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 gift on birthdays (41–50)
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.
Happy BirthdayNishino Kana
“Happy Birthday” by Kana Nishino depicts a birthday party for a dear friend.
It was included as the B-side to the 2014 single “We Don’t Stop.” The song portrays everything from the hectic rush of party preparations to the moment of the grand celebration itself.
It’s filled with gratitude for a friend who stays by your side, wishes for lots of happiness to come, and a warm hope to remain friends forever.
It’s the perfect track when you want to throw a big, unforgettable birthday bash for a special friend!
Happy BirthdayNEWS
NEWS’s “Happy Birthday” is a song that lets you say both “Congratulations” and “Thank you.” Released in 2008, it was written and composed by the singer-songwriter SEAMO.
It expresses the feeling of “Happy Birthday” precisely because you’re together right now.
And above all, it conveys gratitude—“Thank you”—for the encounter between the two of you that made such a moment possible.
It also carries the wish that this wonderful feeling will continue far into the future, something you can share with someone special.
Send your overflowing love along with this song to celebrate the birthday of someone dear to you!
Happy Birthdayyamazaru
A birthday is a day to give thanks for being born and for someone having been born.
The song that renews that feeling of gratitude is singer-songwriter YamaZaru’s “Happy Birthday,” included on the 2016 album Super Aikotoba -THE BEST-.
YamaZaru himself has said he hopes that listening to this song will remind people of the miracle of being born and the importance of their own lives.
Celebrating someone special matters, of course.
But it’s also important for the one being celebrated to show gratitude to the family, friends, and partner who celebrate them—and to cherish themselves.
On your birthday, listen to this song and let it help you love yourself even more.
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!
Happy BirthdayBoA
BoA’s “Happy Birthday” is a slightly bittersweet birthday song in which she celebrates her ex-lover’s birthday alone, looks back on their memories, and regrets the breakup.
A birthday she couldn’t spend together with her lover.
Many people may have felt something similar when they were younger.
In reality, when it comes to an ex, a lot of people probably feel half genuine well-wishes and half a desire to curse them.
Happy Birthdaysadamasashi
This is a birthday song sung by Masashi Sada, released in 1980.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Nazeka Hatsukoi: Minamikaze.” The song carries a message about becoming a new version of yourself on your birthday.
It’s an encouraging birthday song you might give to a friend who’s feeling down on their birthday—or even to yourself.
It was reportedly sung in a grand chorus with listeners at the 500th-broadcast commemorative event for the radio show “Masashi Sada’s Say! Young.” It’s a birthday song that soothes the heart and lifts your spirits when you listen to it.
