Birthday songs recommended for women: classic and popular Japanese hits
We’ve put together a collection of birthday songs perfect for women!
From gentle ballads to bright, happy tunes, we’re introducing a variety of birthday songs.
If you’re looking for a birthday song to give to your girlfriend, wife, or a female friend but aren’t sure what to choose, check these out!
They’re all great songs filled with lovely messages like “Congratulations,” “Thank you for everything,” and “I look forward to many more years together.”
Be sure to share one on your special someone’s big day!
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Exciting Birthday Songs for Women (31–40)
threadChris Hart
This is Chris Hart’s cover of Miyuki Nakajima’s smash hit released in 1998.
Unlike Nakajima, who is a woman, Hart’s male vocals bring a uniquely warm quality to the song.
It’s not a full-on birthday song, but it’s highly recommended as a chance to reflect on the future on your girlfriend’s birthday.
Just like the lyrics, take this special day to clearly tell her that you want to keep supporting each other and live your lives together from here on.
BIRTHDAYAnne-Marie
If you want to fully enjoy your birthday while feeling like a princess, Anne-Marie’s song might be just the thing.
Released in February 2020, the track was later included as a bonus track on the Japanese edition of her album “Therapy.” Known for often singing about exes in the past, she created this shimmering, happy pop tune with the desire to “sing about happiness.” It delivers a powerful, self-affirming message: on your birthday, be as selfish as you like and do everything you want! Use it for a YouTube Short showing you and your friends partying in glamorous, music-video-worthy outfits, and you’re sure to make the day unforgettable.
It’s the perfect BGM for a special day when you want to indulge yourself to the fullest.
sweet Happy Birthdaytsuji ayano
When I first heard it, I felt a bit of regret, wondering why I hadn’t known this song until now.
It’s such a wonderful piece that I wish I’d discovered it much earlier.
With Tsuji Ayano’s gentle voice and the soft melody, it’s a song you can listen to calmly.
Say!Happy BirthdayToukyou Q Channeru
This is a track by Tokyo Q Channel that captivates with its distinctly ’90s groove and stylish sound.
From the unique perspective of calling a birthday “an anniversary you don’t remember yourself,” it warmly sings of gratitude and celebration for being born.
The lyrics by vocalist Mayumi Sudo and the light, heart-lifting pop melody crafted by Yasuhiko Warita together create a lovely celebratory mood.
Released as a single in February 1995, the song was also beloved at the time as the ending theme for the popular TBS program “Doubutsu Kisou Tengai!” It’s perfect for when you want to send a message that’s not clichéd yet still heartwarming.
I think it’s a hidden gem that lends a slightly grown-up touch to someone special’s big day.
Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
We sang this song as a chorus piece.
Before singing, we all thought about the meaning of each line of the lyrics and even tried writing actual letters.
When I listened to it on my birthday, it naturally let me look back and think, “Oh, that happened.” I also thought it was perfect as a song to sing on a birthday.
Women’s Heart-Lifting Birthday Songs (41–50)
Happy BirthdayNEWS
Because money can’t buy it, that’s why you convey it with your feelings—I fell in love with it from the very first lyrics.
I love this song so much that I watched every music show NEWS appeared on just to hear it.
It teaches you that, more than anything, the feelings of the person doing the celebrating are what matter most when it comes to birthdays.
Birthday SongJUDY AND MARY
It’s a Judy and Mary song that I personally love.
I think it’s a great track to sing when you want to express the feeling of celebrating someone’s birthday in a fun way.
It puts you in a good mood, so I recommend it for karaoke too.
It’s bright and upbeat, so I want to get hyped up with my friends.