Recommended Japanese birthday songs to give on someone's birthday
Family, partners, friends—and of course your own birthday—each only comes once a year, so you want to make it a wonderful day, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce Japanese birthday songs you’ll want to listen to and give as gifts.
From timeless classics to tunes that truly touch the heart, we’ve gathered a wide range of birthday songs.
Whether you’re celebrating someone special or sending a message to yourself as you start a new year, try singing or gifting these songs.
They’re also perfect for spicing up a birthday party or using as a BGM playlist!
Wishing you a wonderful year ahead.
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Japanese songs I want to give on a birthday (71–80)
Ceremonygo!go!vanillas
This song gently sings of a parent’s deep love for their child and the tender wish to watch them grow.
It’s a track from go!go!vanillas’ album “Kameleon Lights,” released in February 2016, imbued with a desire to celebrate life’s precious moments.
Set to a warm, comforting melody, the lyrics lovingly reflect on people changing with the passage of time and resonate deeply.
Blending elements of rock ’n’ roll and indie music, its poppy, catchy sound design is also a highlight.
It was performed at their solo show in June 2023, stirring fans’ hearts.
It’s a perfect pick for birthday party BGM or a video message to a dear friend.
AnniversaryHirai Dai
This is a warm song that gently portrays the feelings of someone in love from a woman’s perspective.
Released by Dai Hirai in October 2021, it cherishes memories with a lover and everyday moments written in a diary, treating each one like a precious treasure.
The desire to live each day as if it were an anniversary, paired with a refreshing melody, makes the piece deeply moving.
Included on the album HOPE, it stands out for its soothing vocals and harmonious acoustic guitar.
It’s perfect as background music for a surprise birthday video for a close friend and is recommended for anyone who wants to convey a heartfelt message.
I won’t forget the days with you.Te ga kuriimu pan
This is a ballad by Te ga Cream Pan that gently weaves together cherished memories with friends and wishes for the future.
While carefully depicting everyday scenes and the times you supported each other, it sings of an eternal bond.
The clear vocals and gentle piano tones create a warm song that resonates deeply with listeners.
Released in March 2022, the piece was selected as the opening theme for TBS’s Drama Stream series “Papa to Musume no 7-kakan” (Seven Days of a Daddy and His Daughter), garnering widespread empathy.
It’s a perfect song to gift as a slideshow of treasured photos, or when a heartfelt farewell approaches—such as graduation or moving away.
The lyrics, filled with affection for friends, are sure to reach the recipient’s heart.
Japanese songs to gift on a birthday (81–90)
Happy Birthday, New YouAndrop
Introducing the birthday song “Happy Birthday, New You” from the rock band androp.
The title playfully riffs on the familiar birthday-song phrase “Happy birthday to you.” In the song, a birthday becomes the catalyst for being reborn as a new self.
It’s perfect for anyone looking to make a fresh start and spend the coming year in a renewed spirit.
Also note its mellow, ’90s-inspired sound.
HBDiamSHUM
iamSHUM’s track “HBD” is a refreshing J-pop gem dedicated to those of us living in a fast-changing world.
It’s perfect for gathering with friends and enjoying a night that’s out of the ordinary, with a bright melody that helps you forget the busyness of everyday life.
The genre-crossing musicality that iamSHUM established on the album “Beautiful Melodies” also shines in this song.
It’s a piece I recommend when you want to give happiness and relaxation to someone celebrating a birthday!
Happy birthday to myselfnakanekana
Kana Nakanekana has an unusual background—she even passed the training program for the Shiki Theatre Company in her teens.
Many of you might know her from the humor-packed track that went viral on TikTok, “Mote-sugite Kusa, Sasottete Mori” (literally: “So Popular It’s Grass, So Inviting It’s a Forest”).
Here is her birthday anthem that lavishly celebrates her own birth, “Happy Birthday to Myself.” It’s an upbeat song overflowing with the spirit of “If no one’s going to celebrate me, I’ll celebrate myself!!” It’s perfect as BGM for a birthday party with lots of people.
A highly recommended track that will liven up any place.
Happy BirthdaySazan Ōrusutāzu
Southern All Stars are beloved by people of all ages.
When it comes to their birthday songs, “Happy Birthday” is the one that stands out.
Sung from a male perspective, it portrays a deep love and the way a woman grows more beautiful with each passing year.
While the song depicts spending a birthday with a lover, it would also create a warm atmosphere at a friend’s or family member’s birthday.
With its sense of drive and momentum, it’s moving without becoming too mellow—that’s part of its charm.