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 to gift on a birthday (81–90)
On the night of your/one’s birthdayAndō Yūko
This is a song included on Yuko Ando’s sixth original album, “Kanchigai.” She is a singer-songwriter and vocalist, and also a former actress.
As it’s her first full album after giving birth, those feelings may well be reflected in the song.
Happy Birthday!!Kawashima Ai
On that special day that comes once a year, Ai Kawashima’s “Happy Birthday!!” is a gem that delivers a warm voice of celebration.
Her vocals resonating alongside the piano are very soothing and evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Especially from the opening lyrics, you can feel deep love and gratitude directed toward longtime friends and family.
The bright melody naturally lifts the listener’s spirits and enhances any celebratory moment.
As background music for a birthday party with close friends, or as a gift for an important anniversary, this song will help you share a warm feeling.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to send a song of celebration to everyone welcoming their birthday.
Another BirthdayAnri
It was recut from the 18th album “Angel Whisper” and released on August 21, 1996.
It was tied in as the ending theme for NTV’s “NNN Kyou no Dekigoto” and as the commercial song for the domestic credit company KC Card.
Happy Birthday SkaToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
It starts off with the famous “Happy Birthday to You” melody played at a slightly slower tempo, but then it shifts into a brilliant ska arrangement characteristic of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra! The rhythmic offbeat “cha, cha,” the dazzling horns, and the relaxed vocals create an incredibly happy vibe.
It’s a song that can instantly set a fun atmosphere!
Lovely birthdayMoritaka Chisato
It tells the story of a woman who struggles to celebrate her boyfriend’s birthday with a home-cooked meal.
She crammed her cooking practice the day before, only to fall asleep just like that.
She goes for it and makes gratin on the spot, but ends up burning it.
The scene of him dressing up in a suit to look more mature, and her laughing that even the burnt gratin has its charm, makes them an endearing couple.
It’s a birthday song meant to be given from a girlfriend to her boyfriend.
The night of my birthdayAKB48 Chīmu A
This song is by AKB48, which grew into a nationally popular female idol group.
The Team A version—featuring Minami Takahashi, the first general manager—is included on their first greatest hits album, SET LIST: Greatest Songs 2006–2007.
Japanese Songs to Give on a Birthday (91–100)
Happy BirthdayEXILE
EXILE’s birthday love song “Happy Birthday” was included on the 2006 album “ASIA.” The vocals are by AKIRA and SHUN.
This medium-tempo love ballad with sweet vocals is a sensual yet gentle number, perfect for an intimate birthday party for two lovers.
In the latter half, gospel-like choruses join in, building to a dramatic climax.