Recommended for women! Japanese wedding songs—perfect for ceremony BGM and reception entertainment.
Recommended for women! Introducing Japanese wedding songs.
At weddings, music is used to enhance various moments.
These days, it’s also common to see performances like dancing, singing, or acoustic sets as part of the entertainment, so weddings and music are inseparable.
With that in mind, we’ve gathered recommended tracks for brides-to-be and for women planning to perform at a wedding.
Most are moving, tender songs that might bring tears, but there are also upbeat dance numbers you can happily groove to!
Please use this as a resource when you’re unsure what to choose.
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Recommended for women! Japanese wedding songs. Perfect for ceremony BGM and performances (31–40)
Sleepysawada sorari
A song created for a childhood friend’s wedding.
Set to a warm, ballad-like sound, it weaves feelings of love and gratitude found in everyday life.
Its message of cherishing small joys and special moments really resonates.
Kuukairi Sawada’s richly expressive vocals are also captivating.
Released in June 2024, this piece is said to feature the bride herself, making it even more moving.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to feel the bond with someone dear.
Highly recommended as wedding BGM or for a performance.
Take your time and listen closely.
Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS
Released in 1992 as a collaboration single by Miho Nakayama and WANDS.
It sold over two million copies and won the 12th JASRAC Award.
The song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Dareka ga Kanojo o Aishiteru,” starring Nakayama, and remains a beloved classic often sung at karaoke.
I’ll be by your side.Uru
Uru’s “Soba ni Iru yo” is a sweet and bittersweet love song that’s perfect both as wedding BGM and as a performance piece.
Its lyric, overflowing with gentleness, reminds you of how precious you are to each other.
Uru’s uniquely transparent, luminous voice touches the hearts of the bride and groom and gently embraces every listener.
Creating a moving yet warm atmosphere, this song is sure to shine in a variety of wedding scenes.
Share your happinessAKB48
It was released in 2016 as AKB48’s 45th major single, a double A-side with “LOVE TRIP / Shiawase o Wakenasai.” Rino Sashihara served as the center for the song, which was also used in a commercial for Zexy.
In the music video, Takashi Yoshimura of Heisei Nobushikobushi appears as the groom and Rino Sashihara as the bride, making it look like a real wedding.
If I Fall in LoveCrystal Kay
Released in 2005 as Crystal Kay’s 17th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Koi ni Ochitara: Boku no Seikou no Himitsu” (When I Fall in Love: The Secret of My Success) and became her biggest hit.
It’s a feel-good song that expresses gratitude for meeting him and the joy of falling in love.
Recommended for women! Japanese wedding songs: BGM and entertainment for wedding ceremonies (41–50)
Heart KnotYuuma
This is a warm ballad by Yuma, written to celebrate the departure into a new chapter of a dear person.
Released in July 2025, it carries a special backstory: it was created as a wedding gift for his own manager.
The song gently weaves pure gratitude and blessings for the future.
The calm tones of piano and acoustic guitar further highlight its straightforward message.
If you listen when you want to express appreciation to a friend or partner, it’s sure to warm your heart.
Highly recommended if you’re looking for a wedding song!
eternityBENI
Released in 2012 as BENI’s 22nd single, this song was chosen as the theme for NHK General TV’s “Yoru★Dora” series “Honjitsu wa Taian Nari.” It’s a warm track that wishes happiness for two people on their wedding day.
Brimming with love, it’s the perfect celebratory song for those who want to send blessings to a dear friend or loved one getting married.