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 (31–40)
Happy birthdayKetsumeishi
Ketsumeishi’s “Happy Birthday” celebrates the birthday of the most precious member of the family—your child.
It’s included on their 2007 album Ketsunopolis 5.
Written from a dad’s point of view, the lyrics warmly convey the joy and gratitude for the child’s birth, along with a considerate nudge from Dad to “make sure you thank Mom for giving birth to you!” No matter how many years pass, a child’s birthday is always special for parents.
The song expresses the desire to celebrate properly every year and to wish for gratitude and happiness each time.
Let’s sing it together as a family and celebrate!
Birthday SongWHITE JAM
WHITE JAM’s “Birthday Song,” which gently brightens a friend’s fun birthday party, is included on the 2017 mini-album “Toritate Menkyo de Bun Bun Bun.” It portrays the gentle bonds between friends and feelings of gratitude set to a warm melody.
Amid this, there’s a scene often seen on variety shows—someone getting a cake smashed into their face.
It’s surprising for a moment, but you can’t help smiling at a relationship where you can laugh and enjoy even things like that.
It carries the hope that, no matter how many years pass, we’ll stay the kind of friends who can play around like that on birthdays!
Birthday SongBEGIN
BEGIN is known for songs that gently and warmly resonate with the heart.
True to its title, “Birthday Song” is a tender birthday tune that slowly spreads warmth as you listen.
Released in 1997 as BEGIN’s 11th single, it’s a track that suits anyone’s birthday, but pay special attention to the lyrics—they feel especially fitting as a gift for a child.
It’s a birthday song that wraps you up in a big, embracing love.
BIRTHDAYFujifaburikku
This song by Fujifabric is charming precisely because the words “birthday” or “birthday” never appear directly in the lyrics.
Is it that today is the protagonist’s birthday? They’re different from the self they once imagined, but there’s still plenty of time to change in any direction! It’s a refreshing track that carries such an uplifting message.
It’s also a great choice to perform as an acoustic gift.
Happy BirthdayGO-BANG’S
It’s an upbeat anthem by GO-BANG’S, a girl band that defined the ’80s.
They have lots of songs perfect for parties, but this one is a full-on birthday song, so I recommend using it when everyone’s getting together to make some noise!
Japanese songs I want to gift on birthdays (41–50)
HAPPY BIRTHDAYFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
An upbeat, poppy number that will liven up any birthday party, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY.” It’s a track by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, included on their 2011 album “FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 4.” From the preparations to celebrate a loved one’s special day to the love- and kindness-filled scenes of the day itself, this song captures it all.
Its irresistibly catchy melody will instantly brighten the atmosphere of any birthday party.
If you want a fun, love-filled celebration, crank up this song and celebrate in style!
Happy☆Lucky Birthday
A wonderful birthday song sung by Doraemon, Nobita, Shizuka, Suneo, and Gian! This song will make you cry.
Of course, kids will be thrilled, but even adults will get teary-eyed when the beloved, long-standing national favorites—the Doraemon family—sing “Congratulations.” Nobita’s beautiful singing voice is truly soothing.