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 | Introducing Popular J-POP for Weddings and Receptions (41–50)
HappinessAI
Used as a Coca-Cola commercial song, this track is familiar to many and often hummed.
True to its title, it’s chosen as the very first entrance song so that the guests who’ve come to the venue will feel happy when they hear it.
Classic and Latest Wedding Songs | Popular J‑Pop for Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions (51–60)
Share your happinessAKB48
This was AKB48’s 45th major single and the group’s first double A-side single, released in 2016.
The song, with Rino Sashihara in the center position, was used in a Recruit “Zexy” commercial.
In the music video, Rino Sashihara portrays the bride, while Takashi Yoshimura of Heisei Nobushi Kobushi appears as the groom.
The high-quality video, which closely resembles a real wedding, became a hot topic.
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
I think it’s a song everyone has heard somewhere at least once.
The rhythm in the intro is great, too.
The lyrics express the feelings of a girl in a cute romance, so it’s a heart-fluttering song.
It looks adorable when lots of girls dress up in costumes and dance.
A life-sized love songAqua Timez
It’s a song that really grabs you from the very first lyrics.
If a groom told me, “Become a woman,” I think I’d fall for him all over again.
It’s an artist geared toward younger people, and the lyrics reflect that, but I think this is exactly how you feel when you’re getting married.
I recommend it for a guitar-and-vocal performance.
eternityBENI
Released in 2012 as BENI’s 14th single.
Chosen as the theme song for NHK General TV’s “Yoru★Dora” series drama “Honjitsu wa Taian Nari,” it’s a warm song that wishes happiness for two people on their wedding day.
It’s a love-filled celebration song perfect for gifting to a dear friend who is getting married.
BABY I LOVE UChe’Nelle
I’ve always felt that Ms.
Che’Nelle’s voice fits occasions like this very well.
It would be a wonderful touch to play her songs as background music for a wedding with children or for an origins/story video.
How about using it for a bright, fun moment in the ceremony that will make everyone smile?
KSKDAIGO
It was released in 2016 as DAIGO’s fourth single.
The song was performed as a surprise at his wedding reception with actress Keiko Kitagawa, and in “DAI-go” it means “Please marry me.” It drew attention as a wedding song and was released on CD the same year.