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)
Birthday EveKōda Kumi
When she wants to celebrate her special someone’s birthday, this song is recommended.
The lyrics portray her excitement about making it an exceptionally fun birthday, and it’s sure to lift your spirits with its bright, positive vibe.
Happy CelebrationKato Miria
This is the perfect song to use for celebrating a birthday between women! Miliyah Kato’s mature vocals and the mid-tempo, sophisticated track make it a very appealing birthday song.
I’m sure many women can relate to the kind of female friendship described in the lyrics.
Be sure to gift it on the birthday of that important friend who always supports you!
J-Pop songs I want to give for a birthday (101–110)
A Heart-Pounding Birthday PartyIwai Sayuri
A 1983 single by Sayuri Iwai, who performed under the catchphrase “Yokohama Ginbae’s little sister.” It features a quintessential ’80s idol-song sound and an adorably sweet vocal.
The lyrics portray a girl celebrating her birthday as the protagonist.
It’s a perfect song to have the guest of honor sing at a birthday party—just don’t forget the crowd responses!
Happy Birthday!!kawashima ai
With its captivating, vibrant female vocals, this song is perfect for surprising your best friend with a celebration.
Just listening to it brings back past memories and leaves you with a calm, heartwarming feeling.
BirthdayKawamura Ryuuichi
This song celebrates the birth of a child.
You can really feel the parents’ heartfelt wishes for their child’s growth.
Ryuichi Kawamura’s singing style tends to divide opinions, but both the lyrics and melody are excellent, and it’s a track I hope many people will listen to.
Happy b-dayShonan no Kaze
A birthday song by Shonan no Kaze, a group widely popular even in living rooms across Japan’s reggae scene.
The casual title “Happy Ba” (short for “Happy Birthday”) really catches the eye, and it’s definitely the kind of song you’d want to dedicate to a close friend! With their signature, high-energy, feel-good vibe, it’s perfect for a birthday party.
Enjoy the mic relay with everyone!
HAPPY BIRTHDAYDenki Gurūvu
Denki Groove, formed in 1989, enjoys enduring popularity thanks to their sophisticated musicality and unique groove.
While the lyrics of this song straightforwardly celebrate a birthday, the sound is highly digital and distinctive.
It’s a lively track, so it might be well-suited as background music.