Make your once-a-year special day dazzling! A birthday song born in the Heisei era
If there’s one special day that comes to everyone once a year, it’s their birthday.
In fact, in many countries overseas birthdays aren’t celebrated because people’s exact birth dates aren’t clearly known, and even in Japan, before family registers were introduced in the Meiji era, many people didn’t know their own birthdays.
Did you know that?
With that in mind, it’s a blessing that we now take it for granted to know and celebrate our birthdays.
This time, we’re introducing birthday songs born in the Heisei era.
We hope they’ll add color to your special day.
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Heisei Birthday Song (1–10)
Tears Surprise!AKB48
A lively AKB48 hit that adds sparkle to birthdays.
The lyrics depict friends throwing a surprise birthday celebration, warming the hearts of listeners.
Released in June 2009, the song reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became AKB48’s first single to surpass 100,000 copies in first-week sales—a remarkable achievement.
The music video featuring Hideaki Ito also drew a lot of attention.
It’s a perfect track to hype up a birthday party or a get-together with friends.
Sing and dance together, and you’re sure to make the special day even more memorable.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYOKAMOTO’S
A birthday song born in the Heisei era, this track is included on OKAMOTO’S’ album “Let It V,” released in January 2014.
The lyrics are striking in how they convey the transience of life and the passage of time while celebrating bonds with loved ones.
Produced by Shigeru Kishida, it’s a piece that fully brings out the band’s individuality.
It’s recommended as a gift for someone special on their birthday, or as encouragement for yourself.
With OKAMOTO’S’ signature warm sound, it’s a wonderful song that resonates with the heart.
A song that works for both birthdays and weddingsGōruden Bonbā
Golden Bomber, the visual kei air band that shot to fame with the smash hit everyone knows, “Memeshikute,” created this song in response to fans asking for music they could use at birthdays and weddings.
Included on their January 2018 album “Killer Tune Shika Nee yo,” the track is notable for being offered royalty-free.
It repeats a message of gratitude and joyfully celebrates every moment in life.
With its poppy melody and heartwarming lyrics, it’s recommended not only for birthdays and weddings, but also as a special soundtrack to brighten everyday moments with your loved ones.
Heisei Birthday Song (11–20)
White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu
A singer-songwriter Masaharu Fukuyama’s song that celebrates special days with poignant lyrics and a soothing melody.
Released in April 2013 as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Tonbi,” the piece centers on family bonds and the relationship between parent and child, expressing gratitude from a child to a parent.
It also reflects Fukuyama’s own feelings toward his father, conveying a deep sense of love.
The white lily’s language of flowers—purity and gratitude—symbolizes the affection for someone celebrating a birthday.
It’s a heartwarming ballad perfect for special occasions like birthdays and weddings, when you want to express thanks to someone important.
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYDREAMS COME TRUE
A heartwarming number by DREAMS COME TRUE filled with birthday cheer.
Its simple arrangement—just a cappella-style chorus and handclaps—beautifully highlights the pure feeling of celebration.
Originally included on the album “MAGIC,” released in December 1993, the song was also featured on best-of albums in 2000 and 2014, and has continued to be loved for many years.
Play it at a birthday party or any celebratory occasion, and it’s sure to lift the mood.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A song that captivates with its warm, heart-touching message and catchy melody.
Included on FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ fourth album, “Funky Monkey Babys 4,” released in December 2011, this track features a bright, pop sound centered on the theme of birthdays.
Filled with lyrics of love and gratitude, it gently resonates with listeners and heightens the joy of a special day.
It’s perfect as a gift for someone celebrating a birthday, or as an encouraging song for yourself—a track tailor-made for that once-a-year special occasion.
Happy BirthdayKiroro
Let us introduce a gem of a birthday song born in the Heisei era.
It’s a track included on the masterpiece “Sukina Hito ~ Kiroro no Sora ~” by Kiroro, a female duo formed during their school days.
With highly message-driven lyrics expressing the wish to shine as brightly as the sun and a rock-tinged sound, the song serves as a cheer for everyone celebrating a birthday.
Released in December 1999, it centers on themes of personal growth, change, and hope for a positive future—perfect for anyone looking to make a fresh start in life.
Why not listen to it as a gift for someone special on their birthday, or as a present to yourself?