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)
Everyone’s Happy BirthdayAshida Mana
This is a heartwarming song that cherishes connections between people and celebrates the preciousness of life.
As it introduces the twelve zodiac signs in order, it gently conveys that everyone has a day when they can be the star.
Filled with gratitude for family and an appreciation for the small joys of everyday life, it resonates with listeners.
Released in November 2011, the song was used as a theme and ending song for the anime series Jewelpet.
It’s perfect not only for birthday celebrations but also for expressing thanks to someone special.
Mana Ashida’s pure, clear voice enhances the song’s charm even further.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYLINDBERG
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY” is a hidden gem by LINDBERG, included as the B-side to their single “BELIEVE IN LOVE,” released on July 3, 1991.
It’s a heartwarming birthday song packed with messages of gratitude and celebration for friends and loved ones, set to a bright and cheerful pop-rock melody.
The words wishing for success alongside the celebration are especially striking, gently resonating in the heart.
It’s perfect as background music for a birthday party and also great for expressing your feelings to someone special.
Let this song carry your sentiments.
BIRTHDAY SONG FOR YOUyosu
Singer-songwriter yosu’s piano-accompanied “BIRTHDAY SONG FOR YOU” is a bright and gentle birthday song.
Its buoyant, dance-like melody and yosu’s clear, transparent vocals make for an ear-pleasing pop tune.
It was included on the major-label debut mini-album “BIRTHDAY!”, released on June 26, 2013.
Japanese songs to gift on a birthday (81–90)
Happy BirthdaySuga Shikao
This is the song that became the theme for the anime film Detective Conan: The Time-Bombed Skyscraper.
It’s a very poignant ballad that’s quintessentially Suga Shikao.
While it may not be suited to celebrations, it’s still a fine birthday song.
Try listening to it on the birthday of someone important who has gone far away.
It’s your birthday, huh.Tōtasu Matsumoto
A birthday song by Tortoise Matsumoto, best known as the vocalist of Ulfuls.
With its casual, conversational tone that feels like a message to someone close, this track is perfect for anyone who wants to offer a simple, straightforward celebration without frills.
BirthdayHajime Chitose
A dreamy song perfect for gifting on a special birthday.
It paints a vivid world of a young girl’s imagination and gently envelops the listener’s heart.
Chitose Hajime’s unique vocals are like an angel’s whisper.
Released in August 2014, this track brings back the pure feelings of childhood.
Listen to it with someone dear, and it will surely warm your hearts.
It’s also perfect as background music for a birthday party.
A wonderful song that lets you feel dreams and hope at the start of a new year.
Birthday of LoveSakazume Misako
This is a sweet and bittersweet love song that intertwines two special moments: the beginning of love and a birthday.
Misako Sakazume’s warm voice gently wraps the flutter of falling in love and the feeling of happiness.
Included on her first mini-album “Koi no Tanjoubi” (Love’s Birthday), released in May 2008, this track is characterized by lyrics that depict a real, everyday woman’s love and life.
Set to a ‘70s-style jazzy sound, it expresses a fateful encounter and deep affection for a partner.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on an anniversary with someone special or when you feel the start of a new romance.
It’s sure to resonate with your heart.