Recommended for women! Japanese wedding songs—perfect for ceremony BGM and reception entertainment.

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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.

Recommended for women! Japanese wedding songs: BGM and entertainment for wedding ceremonies (41–50)

youUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada 'Anata'

youUtada Hikaru

A song in which Hikaru Utada’s voice, brimming with deep love and tenderness, warmly embraces the listener’s heart.

It begins with a quiet piano melody, and the majestic sound woven by the strings beautifully expresses the depth of feelings for a loved one.

Released digitally in December 2017, this track was written as the theme song for the film “DESTINY: The Tale of Kamakura,” and is said to depict a mother’s cherished feelings for her child.

It’s also popular at weddings and makes a perfect gift as a song that conveys heartfelt emotions at moments when you want to deepen your bond with someone you love.

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Recommended for women! Japanese wedding songs: Perfect for ceremony BGM and performances (51–60)

A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu 'A Melody Instead of a Bouquet' MV (Full Size)

A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota

A love song by Shota Shimizu that gives voice to the unspoken feelings of lovers separated by distance.

Chosen as the theme song for the NHK drama “Designer Baby,” it resonated deeply with viewers.

Instead of a bouquet, he offers a melody; instead of an embrace, he sends his voice.

The lyrics, imbued with such bittersweet emotions, leave a lasting impression.

Released in October 2015 and included on the album “PROUD,” the song drew renewed attention in 2020 when it was used in a routine by a female comedian.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to sing at weddings or during a proposal.

Shota Shimizu’s warm vocals are sure to gently embrace the love between two people.

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Even if it’s not dramaticHanazawa Kana

Kana Hanazawa 'Even If It's Not Dramatic' Music Video

Even if it's not dramaticHanazawa Kana

A heartwarming ballad by Kana Hanazawa that gently sings about the preciousness of small joys and important moments in everyday life.

Its simple yet profound message—that even ordinary, tedious days become irreplaceable memories when we look back—resonates deeply.

Released in February 2023, the song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime “Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible,” and drew attention as Hanazawa herself starred as the lead voice actor.

With its nostalgic, delicate atmosphere, this track is perfect for wedding videos or as background music for a dress-change entrance, creating a warm and blissful moment.

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To MomAI

AI – To Mom (short ver.) Music Video

To MomAI

AI’s “To Mom” is a message song overflowing with deep love and gratitude for mothers across Japan.

It carefully weaves feelings toward one’s mother that can’t be fully expressed with just the words “thank you.” The track was produced and released in April 2013 as the theme song for Lotte’s “Ghana Milk Chocolate” commercial.

Created with Mother’s Day in mind, it’s also said to be popular as wedding background music.

It’s a perfect song for moments like reading a letter to your parents or presenting a bouquet.

Why not use this song to convey the gratitude you’ve never quite managed to express, on your special wedding day?

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IvyNovelbright

Novelbright – Ivy [Official Music Video]

IvyNovelbright

A sublime wedding ballad filled with warm wishes to celebrate a friend’s marriage.

Its gentle, calm arrangement is lifted by soaring high notes that resonate in the heart.

Beyond a simple “I love you,” it sings of the happiness found in everyday “I’m home” and “thank you,” carried by a tender melody.

Released in October 2024, the song drew attention after being performed as a surprise at the wedding of two celebrities.

When you want to savor the beauty of days spent with someone special, give it a listen—it will surely wrap you in a feeling of happiness.

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day by dayYoshida Yamada

Hibi / Yoshida Yamada [MUSIC VIDEO]

day by dayYoshida Yamada

A perfect song for a wedding that paints a picture of a happy future—that’s Yoshida Yamada’s “Hibi.” Its gentle melody carries lyrics that warmly illuminate the couple’s past and future, deeply moving everyone who listens.

When it plays at a wedding, it brings tears of emotion to the guests’ eyes, as if blessing the couple’s new beginning.

It adds an extra layer of sincerity and depth of love to the moment of making vows.

“Hibi” is a recommended wedding song to color such a precious day.

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The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko

Seto no Hanayome by Rumiko Koyanagi (Showa 47 [1972])

The Bride of SetoKoyanagi Rumiko

Seto no Hanayome, gently sprinkled with heartfelt words, adds an extra warmth to the venue when played in the background at a wedding.

Rumiko Koyanagi’s clear, radiant voice resonates directly in the hearts of listeners and heightens the emotion of celebrating a new beginning.

The song undulates softly like waves while depicting strong bonds and hope for the future, its lyrics mirroring the vows of the bride and groom.

Its beautiful melody lingers long in the memories of the guests and is perfect for sharing feelings of happiness.

You can sense from this piece exactly why it’s chosen as a wedding song.

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