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 (111–120)
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
A song that peaked at No.
13 on the Oricon charts claimed the No.
1 spot on the download chart for three consecutive weeks.
You can really feel the shift in music’s main medium from CDs to digital distribution and downloads.
It’s practically guaranteed to be used in touching scenes on TV—truly one of Superfly’s signature tracks.
Lately, I often hear it as wedding BGM too! The lyrics are simply about giving flowers instead of words, but this bouquet is filled with so many feelings.
It’s a must-have track for birthday party BGM.
Sweet Happy Birthdaytsuji ayano
This is a birthday song by Ayano Tsuji, a singer-songwriter and ukulele musician.
It was used as the ending theme for Niigata TV 21’s “Music to Hige” in December 2006.
As part of the project “VIDEO MUSIC AYA~NO 2009,” held to commemorate the 10th anniversary of her debut, she personally selected, announced, and awarded the best music video.
Kanreki Celebration SongSen Masao
During the bubble era, Masao Sen was known as the “singing real estate king” and the “hotel king,” but he later went bankrupt.
Even his trademark mole has since been removed.
As its title suggests, this song is a celebration of turning sixty.
How about gifting this song to someone who’s about to celebrate their 60th birthday?
Happy happy birthdayMayo Okamoto
A heartwarming birthday song from Mayo Okamoto.
It’s one of the double A-side singles released in December 2001.
Broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” it became beloved by many.
Its simple, warm lyrics and melody gently wrap your blessings for someone special.
Filled with wishes for the happiness of the birthday person, it truly tugs at the listener’s heart.
Perfect as background music for family, friends, or a partner’s birthday party.
On that special day celebrating the start of a new year, it’s sure to help create wonderful memories.
Junretsu’s Happy BirthdayJunretsu
It’s an adult birthday song flowing with Latin rhythms.
It’s a track that feels very soothing, isn’t it? If you play it as background music at a family birthday, it’ll make for a slightly stylish party.
From grandpa to the grandkids, this song is sure to put everyone in a happy mood.
And if everyone dances together for fun, it’ll be perfect!
crazy birthdayUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s birthday song, with its high-level performance and vocals, is popular for a reason.
The lyrics leave an impression with their slightly playful tone.
The flow of words creates a sound that feels incredibly pleasant, making you want to sing along before you know it! It’s a refreshing, slightly quirky birthday song that seems to say, “Don’t sweat the small stuff—let’s just have fun and celebrate!”
Today is your birthday.Sakushi sakkyoku: Wakamatsu Kan
This song is beloved as a choral piece.
A birthday song arranged for chorus feels surprisingly rare, doesn’t it? The harmony of the mixed choir layered over a simple piano accompaniment is wonderfully satisfying.
The chorus melody is outstanding and very pleasant, and coupled with the straightforward message of wanting someone to “stay smiling,” it’s sure to touch your heart.