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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Women’s Heart-Lifting Birthday Songs (41–50)
Birthday is minus oneWada Kanako
Kanako Wada is a singer-songwriter who enjoys particularly high popularity in the city pop scene.
Released as a single in March 1988, this song is a slightly bittersweet yet charming birthday tune that portrays a relationship with a younger lover.
It rides a sparkling melody to express the worry of growing one year further apart with every birthday, and the gentle words he offers to wrap those feelings in comfort.
The arrangement brims with that signature 80s city pop groove—still so pleasing to listen to today.
Originally included on the acclaimed 1987 album “KANA,” it was also used in a Sunwave commercial.
It’s the perfect number for a special day when you want to celebrate with a sophisticated mood while keeping a touch of sweetness.
Women’s heart-lifting birthday songs (51–60)
Kimi Anniversary ~Thank You for Being Born.~sonā poketto
It’s a birthday song that expresses gratitude with the message “Thank you for being born.” Released in November 2012, it was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s ‘Portal ANN News & Sports’ and as the campaign song for Yomiuriland’s “Jewellumination 2012.” The track is a ballad that blends Sonar Pocket’s signature pop and R&B, featuring a warm and memorable melody.
It’s perfect for karaoke when celebrating the birthdays of a partner, family member, or friend, and is a recommended song for conveying love and appreciation to someone special.
Thank youikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari’s “Arigatou” is a song we sang at the send-off for our graduating seniors, so I have many memories attached to it.
Since the song expresses gratitude, I think it can be used in many different situations.
Birthdays are more important than any other day, so I think it’s wonderful to use a day like that to express your thanks.
Happy Birthday SkaToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
Turns out Skapara also released music that’s perfect for birthdays.
I just found out, but it really lifted my spirits, and I think it’s a wonderful track.
It’s a song I especially want women to hear, so I hope it gets everyone hyped on their birthday.
beautifulfukurouzu
Fukurowz’s “Beautiful” is a song that lets you straightforwardly and sincerely wish your friend a happy birthday.
It’s included on the 2017 album Beautiful.
It’s the perfect track to convey birthday wishes and your love with a fresh, pure heart to a friend you often trouble or inconvenience.
Vocalist Mari Uchida’s gentle voice and the pop melody also make it an ideal BGM for a birthday video.
Why not create a birthday video for your friend with this song, as a way to say thank you for everything?
Happy birthdayAina ji Endo
Aina The End, a former member of the girl group BiSH and now an active solo singer-songwriter, created the birthday song “Happy Birthday.” It’s an up-tempo track that samples handclaps, making it perfect for livening up a birthday celebration.
The warm lyrics, which convey the beauty of life, are another highlight.
Listening to it might make a birthday feel even more special.
Happy birthdayPUFFY
I have the impression that PUFFY has a lot of energetic, upbeat songs.
This song also cheerfully celebrates birthdays, and I felt it would make for a fun birthday.
I think even people who don’t know much about PUFFY will find it a good song.