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 as a birthday present (21–30)
BirthdayOku Hanako
If she’s celebrating her boyfriend’s birthday, there’s no song better than this one! Within its bright and gentle pop ballad style, it’s filled with gratitude for him and a celebration of the miracle of meeting among hundreds of millions.
Be sure to sing it for him!
Happy Happy GreetingKinKi Kids
One of Kinki Kids’ hidden gems, this celebratory song has a relaxed tempo that feels soothing and radiates a happy mood.
The lyrics mention not only birthdays but also keywords like Valentine’s Day and weddings, so you can enjoy it as a celebration song for many occasions.
The clear, airy chorus and bell sounds are beautiful, making it a perfect fit for winter birthdays.
Tears on My BirthdayHOUND DOG
It’s a song that will remain in your heart forever as an immortal, moving birthday song.
Although it’s a farewell birthday song, it’s one you’ll want to listen to with someone you love.
It’s a poignant track that conveys deep love.
Above all, Yasuhira Otomo’s vocals and performance are incredibly cool! It’s a timeless classic that absolutely deserves a spot on any birthday BGM playlist.
Birthday Songyuka
The melody and lyrics flowing over a catchy sound bring a few tears to your eyes.
It’s a birthday song dedicated to everyone celebrating their special day.
The straightforward words of celebration resonate in the heart, and even when you feel too shy to say them aloud, you can send them through these lyrics.
Happy BirthdayKyōko
Kyoko’s birthday blessing song is a gentle piece that wraps the loneliness and wistfulness felt amid the bustle of the city.
With a transparent, airy voice, it delicately conveys feelings for a loved one far away.
Released in June 1997, it was used as the theme song for the animated film Detective Conan: The Time-Bombed Skyscraper.
It’s also included on the album TOKYO DEEP LONDON HIGH.
Perfect as a message to someone special on their birthday or for those who want to welcome a new year, this work is a moving classic with universal themes that evoke the complexities of human relationships and the emotions of long-distance love.
birthday songSanketsu Shoujo Sayuri
This song was included on Sayuri, the Oxygen-Deprived Girl’s first album, Mikazuki no Koukai, released on May 17, 2017.
The album hit No.
1 on the Oricon Daily chart and drew a lot of attention.
Though it’s a birthday song, rather than simply celebrating a birthday it’s a track that questions the meaning of life under the themes of the Oxygen-Deprived Girl’s culmination and a new dawn, seeking the value of having been born.
Happy BirthdayB’z
B’z’s “Happy Birthday” is a song that lets you celebrate a loved one’s birthday with warmth.
Included on their 2006 album MONSTER, it was B’z’s first birthday song.
It expresses the gentle feelings of celebrating a birthday and the joy of being able to celebrate together.
It carries a warm sentiment of adding another year and walking forward side by side, keeping this day—marked by the song—close to your hearts no matter what comes next.
The chorus is easy to sing, so it’s great to have everyone join in for the celebration!
