Popular wedding songs you’ll want to sing and play on guitar. Recommended classic tracks for performances at wedding ceremonies and receptions.
I want to present a wonderful wedding song that will be remembered for a lifetime, carried by the gentle sound of an acoustic guitar.
In this article, I’ve put together a selection of Japanese songs that are perfect for acoustic guitar and vocals at a wedding reception!
From trending wedding numbers to timeless classics, there are plenty of picks.
They’re all ideal as songs to dedicate to friends who are getting married, or as message songs for the partner who will walk through life with you!
Be sure to read through to the end!
Playlist
| Popular wedding songs you’ll want to sing and play on guitar. Recommended classic tracks for performances at wedding ceremonies and receptions. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | It has enjoyed immense popularity as a wedding song... |
| 2east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Hata Motohiro’s “Himawari no Yakusoku” is filled with kindness... |
| 3east | knot; tie; bind; concludewacci |  play_arrow | A Reiwa-era wedding standard known for its warm melody and straightforward lyrics. |
| 4east | Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | “Let’s Become a Family” is featured in wedding scenes… |
| 5east | Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | “Wede...” conveys the heart with a warm, heartfelt sound. |
| 6east | cherrysupittsu |  play_arrow | The tone of the acoustic guitar resonates in the heart '… |
| 7east | A lifetime personTabe Dai |  play_arrow | Daibu Dai’s “A Person for Life” makes you think about someone precious… |
| 8east | One in eight billionsonā poketto |  play_arrow | Singing about the days I spent with my loved one, guitar in hand… |
| 9east | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimonogakari’s “Arigatou” is special… |
| 10east | Wedding SongDISH// |  play_arrow | A song that seems likely to become a new wedding classic from now on is… |
| 11east | StoryAI |  play_arrow | The reason I can smile now is because you cried with me... |
| 12east | Thank you for the happiness.Ketsumeishi |  play_arrow | With melodious rap and an impressive track... |
| 13east | As I love and as I please, you’re the only one I won’t hurt.B’z |  play_arrow | Numerous hit tunes that will go down in J-POP history... |
| 14east | Song of TwoSpecialThanks |  play_arrow | The song “Raku…” by the band SpecialThanks |
| 15east | Song of Beginningsmaruri to ryūga |  play_arrow | They made their major debut in 2018, and have since... |
| 16east | rainbowSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | STAND BY ME Doraemon 2… |
| 17east | A path I can walk because it’s with you.Takahashi Yuu |  play_arrow | The concept of singing today what I thought today… |
| 18east | Just by you being herekome kome CLUB |  play_arrow | Resounding through the moving moment of the wedding: 'With you... |
| 19east | If you were to cryGOING STEADY |  play_arrow | Also known as the predecessor band of Ging Nang BOYZ, … |
| 20east | Banzai ~ I’m glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | It's a well-known classic, needless to say. When re-entering, fri... |
| 21east | My First Kissanshin papa |  play_arrow | The performance of “My First Kiss” as a sideshow fits the scene... |
| 22east | rainbow-coloredayaka |  play_arrow | Nijiiro was released in 2014... |
| 23east | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A song that celebrates meeting a loved one as a “miracle”… |
| 24east | day by dayYoshida Yamada |  play_arrow | A work released in December 2013, ... |
| 25east | Letter ~To My Beloved~Fujita Maiko |  play_arrow | A song that expresses feelings for my father and mother... |
| 26east | Baby, I love youTEE |  play_arrow | This song was also one that was often used at weddings, so… |
| 27east | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | No matter how good you are at guitar, and how confident you are in your singing... |
| 28east | filmHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | A wedding song I want to perform singing with a guitar... |
| 29east | Lion HeartSMAP |  play_arrow | People who say they really hate SMAP don't really liste... |
| 30east | AiHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | To perform a singing-and-playing rendition with arpeggios like the original artist... |
| 31east | celeryYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | SMAP was abou— |
| 32east | Million FilmsKobukuro |  play_arrow | It’s a famous song by the music duo Kobukuro. “100… |
| 33east | Name of the FlowerBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | It's a song by BUMP OF CHICKEN... |
| 34east | If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yuming! Just that makes Mom and Dad’s age show… |
| 35east | All the Love Songs I HaveNaoto Intiraymi |  play_arrow | I think it’s a song that’s so typical of Naoto Inti Raymi... |
| 36east | Mother’s SongYoshida Yamada |  play_arrow | As the title suggests, it’s a song about my mother. It’s straightforward… |
| 37east | Is that okay?RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS 4 ~ Okazu no Gohan... |
| 38east | bouquetback number |  play_arrow | The lyrics of this song are lovely too. In the everyday moments of life... |
| 39east | Wherever you areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Recently, young people's ONE OK ROCK... |
| 40east | Ride On TimeYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | The difficulty is a bit high, but if you can play and sing it, it’ll be incredibly co... |
| 41east | fragmentkariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | A song themed around my younger brother’s wedding |
| 42east | The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | A lovely song, perfect for the bride and groom to sing, expressing their love for each other. |
| 43east | Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari |  play_arrow | “Akane-iro no …,” written and composed by Yoshiki Mizuno, |
| 44east | A bouquet with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | The virtue of honestly conveying your sincere feelings to others… |
| 45east | Motherkariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | This song makes me feel a deeeep mother’s love… |
| 46east | CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | ...a message to those who are stepping onto a new stage of life with this song... |
| 47east | HONEYŌhashi Torio |  play_arrow | A heart that seems to melt sweetly into the music... |
| 48east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | It's a classic that needs no introduction. My friends in their twenties... |
| 49east | Go WestPet Shop Boys |  play_arrow | For a couple who met through soccer, even... |
| 50east | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | With lyrics and melodies that resonate with the heart, they have won many fans... |
| 51east | Winter BellsKuraki Mai |  play_arrow | A classic that’s perfect as a winter wedding song. Once… |
| 52east | User ManualNishino Kana |  play_arrow | A cute song that I’d love the bride—who relates to the lyrics—to sing. |
| 53east | Ring ~ I’m getting married today. ~ Wedding ver.Sawai Miku |  play_arrow | The answer to navy&ivory’s “Yubiwa” (Ring)… |
| 54east | Best FriendKiroro |  play_arrow | A friend’s live guitar-and-vocal performance is recommended, especially with multiple people playing guitar. |
| 55east | ButterflyKimura Kaera |  play_arrow | A wedding celebration song for Kaela Kimura’s best friend. A tempo perfect for solo acoustic performance. |
| 56east | At any timeMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Mackey’s songs are loved by people of all ages and genders... |
| 57east | to youMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | It’s a cool song to play with a band, but… |
| 58east | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | The drama 'We Married as a Job' (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu), which aired in 2016… |
| 59east | I like your face.Saitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | To my beloved, who makes my chest tighten... |
| 60east | Wedding SongKyarameru Peppāzu |  play_arrow | Three-member music unit, Caramel Peppers... |
| 61east | A life-sized love songAqua Timez |  play_arrow | This is a work imbued with deep feelings for a loved one... |
| 62east | Only by livingKiroro |  play_arrow | All of Kiroro’s songs are wonderful… |
| 63east | I’ll beMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | The heartwarming “I’ll be” touches the soul, and… |
| 64east | simpleMr.Children |  play_arrow | The acoustic guitar plays, ‘sim… |
| 65east | Things to protectSowelu |  play_arrow | “Something that must be kept” in the sense of exchanging vows… |
| 66east | Nanakariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | A song that follows the story of the two of them like this song is... |
| 67east | Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB |  play_arrow | A richly imaginative piece that evokes a honeymoon... |
| 68east | HappinessAI |  play_arrow | It’s a masterpiece by an AI who sings with soulful passion… |
| 69east | FlowerORANGE RANGE |  play_arrow | A five-member male rock band from Okinawa, ORAN... |
| 70east | miraclekururi |  play_arrow | An acoustic… by Quruli, a rock band from Kyoto |
| 71east | Meeting youKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | This is the manager of Ketsumeishi who is getting married… |
| 72east | TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya |  play_arrow | A solo artist who also found success as a member of The Checkers… |
| 73east | budKobukuro |  play_arrow | Depicting deep love for my mother, our farewell, and hope for my dreams... |
| 74east | Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | The heartwarming melody is the charm of ‘Koisuru Fo…’ |
| 75east | Will you stay by my side?C&K |  play_arrow | C&… is known for a musicality that transcends genre boundaries. |
| 76east | Baby I Love You (Japanese version)Che’Nelle |  play_arrow | Ms. Chanel is a singer from Malaysia, but… |
| 77east | The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | This song has been with me since my student days for a long time… |
| 78east | for a long timeKiroro |  play_arrow | A couple who has experienced being made to feel busy because of work… |
| 79east | Because I will keep loving youTEE |  play_arrow | Hard to say things like “I love you” or “I’m sorry…” |
| 80east | wrinklebuzzG |  play_arrow | It’s a VOCALOID wedding song... |
| 81east | ringnavy&ivory |  play_arrow | A striking song that carries a kindness and strength that says, “I can’t die and leave you behind.” |
| 82east | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | A moving cheer song—one of Yuzu’s signature tracks is abou… |
| 83east | Because I’ll protect your smile, SONGKyarameru Peppāzu |  play_arrow | I would be so happy if someone thought of me this way… |
| 84east | Because I’m only gonna be happy, you know.Kishidan |  play_arrow | A bit lame and pushy, and somehow kind of dumb... |
| 85east | Open the doorKanda Sayaka, Tsuda Eiyu |  play_arrow | A musical-style production would be lovely as well, but… |
| 86east | Seasons of LoveRENT |  play_arrow | The most famous in the musical 'Rent'… |
| 87east | Voice of the SeaUrashima Tarō, Kiritani Kenta |  play_arrow | It's the version sung by Kenta Kiritani. Kiritani... |
| 88east | May it be filled with kindnessJUJU |  play_arrow | It’s a moving ballad wrapped in kindness... |
| 89east | EverythingMISIA |  play_arrow | The song, which became a big hit as the theme for a TV drama... |
| 90east | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo |  play_arrow | Perhaps it’s safe to say this has become a staple at weddings now… |
| 91east | 1/6000000000Kyūshūdan |  play_arrow | Kusuo’s song “1/600000000…” |
| 92east | Premium Kuroge Wagyu Salted Tongue (grilled) 680 yenOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | It will surely be loved across all ages and generations... |
| 93east | We’ll always be together.Yamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | The way they sing is really distinctive as an artist... |
| 94east | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | A song that means “I will love you forever” in English… |
| 95east | I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming mes… overflowing with love for someone special |
| 96east | Pure white brideZushi Sankyōdai |  play_arrow | The first half should feel cute and warm from a girl’s point of view, ... |
| 97east | CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie |  | This one is also a well-known classic, as everyone knows. The female… |
| 98east | homeKiyama Yusaku |  play_arrow | It’s a song characterized by Yusaku Kiyama’s gentle singing voice... |