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 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!
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.
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.
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.