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 (11–20)
Happy birthdayAina ji Endo
Aina The End, a former member of the girl group BiSH and now an active solo singer-songwriter, created the birthday song “Happy Birthday.” It’s an up-tempo track that samples handclaps, making it perfect for livening up a birthday celebration.
The warm lyrics, which convey the beauty of life, are another highlight.
Listening to it might make a birthday feel even more special.
Happy BirthdayKAN
“Happy Birthday” is a song included on KAN’s 1990 album “Yakyu Senshu ga Yume Datta” (“I Wanted to Be a Baseball Player”).
Its friendly lyrics depict a celebratory scene, where not only the person whose birthday it is but also those around them enjoy the moment together, all carried by a heartwarming melody.
It’s a number that conveys the joy of deepening bonds with someone special.
Why not sing “Happy Birthday” to express your gratitude to someone close to you? It will surely become a lasting memory of a special day.
BirthdayFujiki Naohito
From the album “L -fifty-,” this track was written and composed by Yohei Hashiguchi of wacci.
It’s a message song that celebrates the miracle of being born on one’s birthday and the irreplaceable value of each individual.
It carries a powerful affirmation of loving your true self—something that seems to resonate with Naohito Fujiki’s outlook on life as he turns 50.
Holding the years you’ve overcome close to your heart, it could be the spark to take a new step forward.
It’s a piece you’ll want to gift as a birthday present to someone special, or listen to as an anthem to cheer yourself on.
Be sure to give it a listen at life’s milestones as well.
I walked home across the birthday cake.Chatto Monchī
A birthday song that draws you into Chatmonchy’s world, singing over a catchy melody about the hidden feelings of not being able to simply rejoice even when you want to celebrate your birthday.
No matter how many times you blow out the candles, another birthday comes around.
Still, life goes on with both the good and the painful—this track feels like sending a cheer to yourself.
Perfect for a close friend you can be completely yourself with.
GIFTMr.Children
It was selected as the theme song for NHK’s broadcasts of the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics.
Even people who don’t usually watch sports broadcasts might feel that “the Olympics are different.” Hearing this song triggers a conditioned response that brings back images of athletes shining at the Olympics, and it almost makes me cry… The lyrics make you reflect on life, as if they’re filled with gratitude, guidance, and gentle admonition.
The music video, which follows children as they grow up, is also outstanding! It’s the perfect song to give to someone special on their birthday.
birthday songToki Asako
“birthday song” is a heartwarming birthday tune overflowing with gratitude and love for someone special.
It’s included on Asako Toki’s 2021 album “Twilight,” where her mature musicality truly shines.
With lyrics woven over a beautiful melody, it brightens that once-a-year special day.
It will surely bring your loved one’s smile to mind.
Its emotionally rich delivery and simple word choices resonate straight to the heart.
Perfect not only as a birthday gift for family, friends, or a partner, it’s also a song you’ll want to play at the start of your own new year.
Put more feeling than ever into it, and send your heartfelt “happy birthday.”
Japanese songs I want to give as a birthday present (21–30)
Birthday SongOtsuka Ai
By listening to this song, you might feel as if you’re being celebrated by many different people for being born.
Birthdays are delightful no matter how old you are.
Using this song for a surprise birthday will surely make the occasion bright, fun, and exciting.