[Celebration Song] A heart-brightening playlist of celebratory songs to color your special day
On life’s milestones like birthdays and anniversaries, it’s only natural to want to send your warmest congratulations.It can feel a bit embarrassing to say it in words, but put it to music and the feelings come out honestly—many of us have probably had that experience, right?In this article, we’ve handpicked a wide range of celebratory songs you’ll want to give to someone special.From numbers that gently accompany an anniversary to festive tracks everyone can get excited about, we’ve gathered songs perfect for all kinds of occasions.We hope you find the one song that conveys your feelings.
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March 9Remioromen
A perfect song by Remioromen for celebrating life’s milestones.
It’s popular as a graduation song because the title features a date from graduation season, but it was originally composed as a wedding song for a friend’s ceremony!
ButterflyKimura Kaera
This is a quintessential wedding song, written for the wedding of Kaela Kimura’s close friend.
She composed it hoping to make the bride cry, but in the end it was Kaela herself who cried while singing it on the day—a well-known story!
HAPPYBUMP OF CHICKEN
It’s a slightly more grown-up birthday song by BUMP OF CHICKEN, a popular band known for releasing many philosophical, story-driven tracks.
Though it may seem a bit downbeat at first, listening to it fills you with the energy to live—such a song.
Marriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidan
It’s a bright, poppy, and dashing wedding song by Kishidan.
This unique track has a bit of a party-entertainment vibe, and the music video features simple dance moves that anyone can imitate, making it perfect as a group performance from friends at the reception!
CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie
This is a classic hit by the diva Namie Amuro, which has reigned for years as a staple wedding song.
Depending on the generation, some people might say there’s no other song that fits a wedding better.
It’s a delicate and highly polished composition by Tetsuya Komuro.
White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu
“Birthday Lilies of Pure White” is a song that expresses a child’s feelings toward their parents.
It poignantly sings of one’s youthful shortcomings and the feelings of one’s father and mother that become clear only later in life.
It was also the theme song for the drama Tonbi, starring Masaki Uchino.
It’s a song that makes you want to thank your parents and tell them how you feel.
[Celebration Song] A heart-brightening playlist of celebratory songs to color your special day (21–30)
CelebrateTwice
A number that conveys the happiness of having met, celebrating TWICE’s 5th anniversary since their Japan debut.
All the members took part in writing the lyrics, depicting a bond that says, “We’ll cherish you forever from here on, too.” Its pop, bright melody brings a fun, warm vibe to any anniversary.
Released in July 2022 as the title track of their fourth original Japanese album, it’s an upbeat tune that lifts your spirits as you listen.
Perfect as party BGM, this song suits a variety of occasions, such as celebrating someone special’s milestone.