Brightening the start of a new chapter in life! Wedding songs born in the Heisei era

Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume. “Happy Summer Wedding” (MV)

The idol group Morning Musume, formed through the audition project on the variety show ASAYAN, released this as their ninth single.

The song was used as the opening theme for the variety show “Find the Idol!” and is a famous track known for greatly boosting the group’s name recognition.

Released in May 2000, it sold approximately 991,000 copies, with an official reported sales figure of about 1.37 million, making it the group’s third best-selling single of all time.

With easy-to-copy choreography and an arrangement perfect for call-and-response, it’s no wonder it’s considered a karaoke staple.

It’s a legendary idol song that’s guaranteed to liven up wedding performances and after-parties, and has earned a place in music history.

CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie

CAN YOU CELEBRATE? / (25th Anniversary Live Edit)

This is the ninth single by Namie Amuro, who enjoyed immense popularity as a diva representing the Heisei era.

Released in February 1997 and written as the theme song for the TV drama “Virgin Road,” it achieved double million sales and is also known as Amuro’s biggest hit.

Its distinctive arrangement, where grandeur and lightness intersect, makes it highly compatible with any scene at a wedding.

An emblematic Heisei-era wedding song that brightens a special day with its emotional vocals.

ButterflyKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “Butterfly” (Official Music Video)

The download-only single written for Kaela Kimura’s best friend’s wedding has also been used as the commercial song for Recruit’s “Zexy,” making it a wedding staple.

Released in June 2009, the track features an arrangement that blends dreamy timbres with a pop-rock sound.

The harpsichord and organ tones create a sense of grandeur and cuteness at the same time.

It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser at karaoke and a wedding song that many men say they’d love to hear women sing.

Just listening warms the heart—truly a perfect number for a wedding.

Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Let’s Become a Family (Full ver.)

A single delivered by singer-songwriter Masaharu Fukuyama from Nagasaki Prefecture, his 27th release.

Chosen as the CM song for Recruit’s wedding magazine Zexy, it also became the image song for the variety show “Let’s Become a Family.” Its arrangement, centered on acoustic guitar, is striking, and the lyrics—written from a woman’s perspective—resonate deeply.

Released in August 2011, it drew a huge response, including reaching No.

1 on the Oricon chart.

With warm lyrics that celebrate life’s new beginnings, it’s perfect as wedding BGM or for a reception performance.

This is a positive love song that conveys the happiness of living side by side with the one you love.

365 daysMr.Children

Mr.Children “365 Days” Mr.Children TOUR POPSAURUS 2012

A gem of a love song that captures feelings for a cherished person, crafted by Mr.Children, a rock band emblematic of the Heisei era.

Featured on the album “SENSE,” this track was also used in commercials for NTT East and NTT West, leaving a deep impression on many listeners.

Kazutoshi Sakurai’s delicate, emotionally rich vocals beautifully express the lyrical worldview that chronicles everyday sentiments.

Released in December 2010, this song is a sparkling wedding classic that we highly recommend to couples preparing for their big day.

Wherever you areONE OK ROCK

Wherever you are

A signature song by ONE OK ROCK that sings an eternal vow to a loved one.

Centered on deep affection and promise, its lyrics carry a simple yet deeply moving message.

Included on the album “Niche Syndrome,” released in June 2010, the track gained wide recognition when it was used in a 2016 NTT Docomo commercial.

It has become a wedding staple, topping the “Most Used Songs at Weddings” ranking for two consecutive years in 2017 and 2018.

With lyrics that vow to support and bring happiness to one’s partner no matter the circumstances, it’s a perfect choice for proposals, wedding BGM, and even for performances or karaoke.

1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – 1,150,000 Kilometers of Film [Official Live Video]

Spun with the beautiful metaphor of two people continuing to film a feature-length movie called life, this piece is the perfect wedding song for the moment you renew your resolve to walk forward as a married couple.

Included on Official HIGE DANDism’s 2018 album Escaparade, it was also chosen as the theme song for the 2020 film Love Me, Love Me Not.

The lyrics, which portray the couple’s shared memories like a self-produced movie, wrap the venue in a warm atmosphere as background music for the entrance scene or a profile video.

It’s a song I’d recommend to those who want to share memories with their guests or once again express their gratitude to their partner.