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 Give on a Birthday (91–100)
Happy Birthday to YouAI
As the title suggests, this song straightforwardly delivers a message of congratulations to someone celebrating their birthday.
With a gently floating, calm sound, it beautifully conveys a warm atmosphere perfect for celebratory moments.
The lyrics, which portray the process of planning a birthday celebration, are especially noteworthy—the image of reaching the big day without having decided anything because you were thinking too hard about what would make them happy comes across as endearingly sweet.
Filled with heartfelt feelings for a special person, this is a song that radiates a sense of happiness throughout.
Birthday SongOchiai Wataru
If you’re looking for a heartwarming birthday song, Wataru Ochiai’s “Birthday Song” is perfect for you.
Released on October 13, 2019, this track is an upbeat, bright number.
Its lyrics, which celebrate someone special, remind us of the value of time spent with friends, lovers, and family.
Yes—there’s a day when everyone can shine as someone special: their birthday.
Wherever this song plays, the space transforms into a stage where the star shines brightest all year.
BA・BA・BA BIRTHDAY SONGDJ OZMA
From the very beginning, the intro is striking as it suddenly rides on the phrase from his signature song “Age♂Age♂ EVERY☆Knight,” singing “Birthday Night!!” It’s full-on dance music, with an energizing, party vibe that’s so OZMA.
The chorus melody is also incredibly catchy and pleasant.
It’s a perfect song to dedicate to a close friend.
Happy BirthdayGOING UNDER GROUND
A GOING UNDER GROUND song filled with feelings for someone special.
Released in February 2006, this track carries warm blessings and affection for someone celebrating a birthday.
It beautifully fuses the driving energy of J-ROCK with the warmth of a love song, resulting in a piece that truly resonates.
The lyrics sing about the small joys of everyday life and the importance of human connections, gently embracing the listener’s heart.
Perfect not only as background music for a birthday party but also as a gift for someone dear.
On that special day marking the start of a new year, why not spend a happy time with this song?
Happy Birthday Love songSpecialThanks
This is a song by SpecialThanks, a melodic punk band with a female vocalist.
It’s a lovely track with a gentle feel and an adorable vocal.
The overall vibe is very cute, so how about using it to celebrate a child’s birthday? The acoustic version, in particular, turns the cuteness up to the max (lol).
Happy birthdaythe pillows
A birthday song by the rock band the pillows.
It’s a classic choice to give someone on their birthday.
With Yamanaka Sawao’s fresh vocals weaving positive lyrics, this song is a perfect fit for celebrating anyone’s birthday.
It’s a nicely uplifting track that gradually builds in intensity toward the second half.
Congratulations, thank you.shikuramen
This is a birthday song released by Cyclamen in 2017, beginning with feelings of gratitude toward one’s parents.
The first half portrays the feelings of the person being celebrated, while the second half expresses the feelings of those doing the celebrating.
If you play this song at a birthday party with family and friends—say, when bringing out the cake—the person being celebrated will likely be filled with joy and emotion.
It’s a song that conveys how happy both the celebrators and the one being celebrated can be!
