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 (11–20)
Birthday SongOtsuka Ai
A warm message song by Ai Otsuka that adds a touch of sparkle to birthdays.
Included on the album “LOVE COOK,” this track is characterized by its pop sound and her gentle vocals.
The lyrics tenderly express congratulations and gratitude for someone celebrating their birthday, soothing the hearts of listeners.
Released in December 2005, the song’s lively yet emotional ensemble set to a shuffle beat made it beloved by many.
It’s a perfect track to play on that special day when you’re celebrating someone important.
Happy birthdayLOVE PSYCHEDELICO
It’s a birthday song unique to LOVE PSYCHEDELICO, captivating with a comfortable groove where English and Japanese blend together.
Rather than simply saying “congratulations,” it carries a warm, straightforward message of wanting to deliver a deeper kind of love that truly resonates.
Released in January 2010, the track was later included in the best album THE BEST I.
It’s perfect for when you want to celebrate with a slightly more mature, stylish vibe—something a bit different from the usual standards.
A song that lets you offer a casual yet special blessing to a dear friend or a loved one.
Happy BirthdayRin Oikawa
This track is by the music creator collective Q;indivi, released under the name Q;indivi Starring Rin Oikawa, featuring vocalist Rin Oikawa.
Her voice is so delicate and transparent—truly beautiful! The sparkling electro sound and bell tones like celebratory chimes really lift the party mood.
It captures the pure joy of celebrating a birthday with someone special, and just listening to it will put a smile on your face.
Included on the December 2010 album “Happy Celebration,” this song is perfect as BGM for a birthday party with friends or a surprise video! It’s a feel-good track brimming with the happy atmosphere that has made them popular at weddings as well.
Happy Birthdayyamazaru
A heartwarming birthday song that sings gratitude for being born.
The refreshing, melodious voice of singer-songwriter Yamazaru resonates deep in the heart.
Meeting someone special may itself be a miracle.
This is a song that conveys such gratitude in a straightforward way.
Released in October 2016, it is also included on the best-of album “Cho Aikotoba -THE BEST-.” As his other songs gained media attention, this track also reached many listeners.
It’s sure to beautifully color any moment, especially when you’re planning a surprise.
Let this song deliver the “thank you” that’s hard to say in everyday life.
Birthday SongOchiai Wataru
This is a warm, celebratory song by Wataru Ochiai, an artist who delivers lyrics that speak straight to the heart.
Set to a gentle acoustic sound, the track reminds us that the presence of someone by our side is the greatest gift of all.
Its unadorned, straightforward words have the power to convey feelings to anyone.
Released in October 2019, it even topped the J-pop charts in Vietnam—no surprise that it’s loved across borders.
It’s perfect for giving to someone special—friends, family, or anyone dear—on their special day as a token of gratitude.
It also makes a wonderful BGM choice for a surprise video, sure to create a moving moment.
Someone’s birthday again todayKirinji
Crafted by Kirinji, known for their urban, sophisticated sound, this is a gem of a birthday song.
Included on their March 2008 album “7-seven-,” the track originally came to life as part of a 2007 project.
Its warm message—wishing that on their birthday, at least, everyone can be happy—truly resonates.
Stylish, starry-night soundscapes and gentle vocals add sparkle to a special day.
Though the world holds its share of bittersweet moments, the theme of making the night of celebration the best time gently sinks into an adult heart.
It’s a perfect number for a calm, intimate celebration with someone dear.
Heisei Birthday Song (21–30)
Say!Happy BirthdayToukyou Q Channeru
This is a track by Tokyo Q Channel that captivates with its distinctly ’90s groove and stylish sound.
From the unique perspective of calling a birthday “an anniversary you don’t remember yourself,” it warmly sings of gratitude and celebration for being born.
The lyrics by vocalist Mayumi Sudo and the light, heart-lifting pop melody crafted by Yasuhiko Warita together create a lovely celebratory mood.
Released as a single in February 1995, the song was also beloved at the time as the ending theme for the popular TBS program “Doubutsu Kisou Tengai!” It’s perfect for when you want to send a message that’s not clichéd yet still heartwarming.
I think it’s a hidden gem that lends a slightly grown-up touch to someone special’s big day.