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 Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions (51–60)
Precious LoveEXILE ATSUSHI

It was released in 2014 as EXILE ATSUSHI’s sixth single.
Chosen as the commercial song for the wedding magazine Zexy, it is a wedding song written and composed by ATSUSHI.
It’s a moving song that evokes memories of the journey the couple has taken up to their wedding.
Can’t Take My Eyes off YouFrankie Valli & The Four Seasons

It’s an undeniably famous song! Even if you don’t know the title, most people will nod and say, “Oh, this one!” once they hear it.
Countless artists, both in Japan and abroad, have covered it—so many that it can be hard to tell which is the original.
Try finding a version that suits your taste; it’ll broaden the situations where you can use it! In Japanese, it’s sometimes titled “Kimi no Hitomi ni Koishiteru” (I Love You, Baby).
BELOVEDGLAY

It was released in 1996 as GLAY’s ninth single.
It was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “A Summer Proposal,” and reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
The title “BELOVED” is an English word meaning “most beloved” or “dear.” It’s a perfect song for a wedding where vows of love are made.
Love SongGReeeeN

It was released in 2007 as GReeeeN’s third single.
As GReeeeN’s first love song, its lyrics—expressing the joy of sharing everyday moments with a loved one and a straightforward desire to live together from now on—have made it popular at weddings.
Classic and Latest Wedding Songs: Popular J-POP for Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions (61–70)
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

Released in 2009 as JUJU’s ninth single.
The song, featuring JUJU herself in the commercial “MTV meetalk with NEW NISSAN cube,” has been covered by many artists.
It’s memorable for its deep love, wishing that someone dear will be filled with kindness.
I want to protect youJUJU

This is a classic ballad by JUJU that purely expresses the feeling of loving someone dear.
The lyrics and composition are by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu, and it’s a wonderful piece.
With lyrics like “I want to protect you, just as you are; I want to hold you,” the song is filled throughout with the theme of love, making it a staple choice for weddings.
Kiss meKOH+

This song by KOH+ depicts the encounter with a loved one and the journey that lies ahead.
In the powerful line “The power of love is right here,” you can feel the resolve of two people vowing to marry.
Released in March 2008 as the theme song for the drama Galileo, it was the first single from the unit formed by Masaharu Fukuyama and Kou Shibasaki.
Born from the producer’s request for an upbeat tune, the bright melody and Shibasaki’s clear, expansive vocals leave a strong impression.
It’s perfect for the couple’s entrance or as background music for the first dance, creating a warm atmosphere that celebrates the couple’s new beginning.


