Classic and Latest Wedding Songs | Popular J‑Pop for Weddings and Receptions
BGM is indispensable for setting the mood at weddings and receptions—whether for welcoming guests, the couple’s entrance, the toast, and more.
When it comes to wedding songs, many people struggle to choose the right tracks for each scene.
In this article, we’ve selected from among the many popular wedding songs those that are actually used frequently at real ceremonies.
As you listen, try imagining your ideal atmosphere and flow—like “I want a flashy entrance scene,” or “I want the letter to my parents to be especially moving.”
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Classic and Latest Wedding Songs | Popular J-POP for Weddings and Receptions (101–110)
rainbow-coloredayaka
It was released in 2014 as Ayaka’s 13th single.
Written specifically as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Hanako to Anne,” the piece is rhythmic and gentle, and is often used in wedding scenes.
It’s a song that perfectly accompanies the story of the two lives that are about to begin.
Beauty and the BeastBijo to yajū
Timeless songs from Disney films add a dazzling touch to your wedding.
This piece, which portrays the love story from Beauty and the Beast, is perfect for the couple’s grand entrance.
An Academy Award–winning classic, it has celebrated the start of many couples’ journeys since its 1992 release in Japan.
The Japanese version, known for Poplar-san’s vocals, is also very popular.
In the animated film, Angela Lansbury, as Mrs.
Potts, recorded the song in a single take, reportedly moving everyone in the studio.
Why not dance a gentle waltz, close to the one you love? It will surely become an unforgettable memory.
TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya
It was released in 1993 as Fumiya Fujii’s second single.
Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Asunaro Hakusho,” it became a double-million seller and Fumiya Fujii’s biggest hit.
It has also become a wedding staple—there’s even an anecdote that Fujii himself has sung it at many weddings.
SoupFujihara Sakura
It was chosen as the theme song for the 2016 Fuji TV drama “Love Song.” Sakura Fujiwara is a Cinderella girl who made her acting debut and starred for the first time in this drama.
As a professional singer-songwriter, her singing scenes in the show were truly mesmerizing.
Letter ~To My Beloved~Fujita Maiko
Released in 2013 as Maiko Fujita’s ninth single.
The lyrics candidly express gratitude to one’s parents, and the song became a topic of conversation as a moving piece often played at weddings.
It’s also a staple at “Rui-katsu,” events where people refresh their minds and bodies by having a good, cathartic cry.
Classic and Latest Wedding Songs | Popular J‑Pop for Weddings and Receptions (111–120)
Dear BrideNishino Kana
This song is Kana Nishino’s first wedding song, released in 2016.
It is said she wrote it for a friend who was getting married.
Her high, clear vocals suit the sacred atmosphere of a wedding perfectly.
User ManualNishino Kana
It’s a very cute song that describes a manual for handling women.
It’s recommended for brides who want to step out mid-ceremony in a charming, feminine way without making the atmosphere too sentimental.
The lyrics include explanations that will make you chuckle, and they might inspire the groom to cherish his bride even more from here on out.