Lovely birthday

Recommended Japanese birthday songs to give on someone's birthday

POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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.

Japanese songs I want to give on a birthday (111–120)

BirthdayAmuro Namie

Birthday / (Live Edit)

BirthdayAmuro Namie

When celebrating a female friend’s birthday, it would be lovely to play this song.

Since it has a bright, pop vibe, it might help you pull off the birthday surprise in a fun mood.

By decorating the room stylishly, you can create a similar atmosphere to the song.

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Japanese Songs to Give on a Birthday (121–130)

Someone’s birthday again todayKirinji

Kirinji – Today Is Someone’s Birthday Again

Someone's birthday again todayKirinji

Here is a heartwarming song that celebrates birthdays.

In this work by Kirinji, special moments nestled in everyday life are beautifully portrayed.

The comforting piano rhythm and gentle vocals softly wrap you in the joy of a birthday.

The universal joy anyone can share is expressed as “happy birthday to everyone,” delivered like a gift to the listener.

Even after the band’s lineup changed in 2013, Kirinji’s refined musicality remains intact.

It’s a song imbued with the feeling of celebrating the very fact of being alive.

It’s perfect not only as a birthday present for someone special, but also as a little reward for yourself at the start of a new year.

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In conclusion

We introduced many Japanese birthday songs. You want to give a special song for a loved one’s birthday, right? Creating party BGM or playing a track while giving a present will surely make them happy, and if you can play guitar or piano, gifting a live rendition is also recommended. Use the songs featured in this article to create a wonderful birthday celebration!