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 a birthday (51–60)
Happy BirthdayInoue Yosui
This wonderful song by Yosui Inoue is perfect for adding color to the special day of a birthday.
Released in October 1974, it has captivated many with its warm vocals and heartfelt lyrics.
Simple yet filled with deep affection and blessings, it’s ideal for expressing gratitude to someone important.
It’s a song you’ll want to play as background music when celebrating the birthdays of family, a partner, or friends, and also to listen to as words of encouragement for yourself.
Filled with the kindness and thoughtfulness unique to Yosui Inoue, this work will gently wrap the heart of anyone celebrating a birthday.
Happy Birthday SongMakihara Noriyuki
On your birthday, you should be the first one to celebrate yourself! Before heading to the birthday party, the perfect song to celebrate yourself with is Noriyuki Makihara’s “Happy Birthday Song.” It was included on the 2001 album Home Sweet Home.
Though life can be tough, the belief that good things will surely come depending on your own actions is depicted through Makihara’s characteristic words and storytelling.
On this day when you’ve turned a year older, it inspires you to tackle things anew with a fresh spirit.
My Super Duper BirthdayMōningu Musume.
This is a song included on the album “Fantasy! Jūichi,” released in November 2010.
It’s a birthday song, but it conveys the feelings of the woman being celebrated.
It exquisitely portrays a maiden’s heart overflowing with joy at spending her birthday with the person she loves—an underrated classic by Morning Musume.
It’s so catchy you’ll find yourself humming along.
BIRTHDAY SONGPRINCESS PRINCESS
An energetic and heartwarming pop-rock tune celebrating the birthday of the legendary girls’ band PRINCESS PRINCESS.
Released as a single in 1995.
Its positive message and moving lyrics make special days even more wonderful, letting you truly feel the admiration for someone who’s worked hard and the warm bond that has always been by their side.
Along with its catchy sound, send your wishes for your loved one’s smile—there’s no doubt it’ll be a wonderful birthday! It’s a perfect birthday song to share when you want to express your feelings.
Japanese songs I want to gift on a birthday (61–70)
Happy birthday, no matter how old you are.yoshida takurou
No matter how old you are, birthdays come every year.
Your birthday is always the most special day for you.
As you get older, you might start to care less, but how about celebrating it properly? This is a great song that puts you in that mood.
A song that works for both birthdays and weddingsGōruden Bonbā
This song, which seems poised to become a staple at celebratory occasions, is also very popular at karaoke.
Created by Kiryuin Sho of Golden Bomber in response to fan requests, the track gained attention for its high versatility, true to its title, making it suitable for birthdays, weddings, and a variety of other scenes.
It was included on the January 2018 album “Killer Tune Shika Nee yo” and also drew notice for the groundbreaking decision to make its copyright usage fees completely free.
The piece features a simple structure that repeats “congratulations,” lining up universally applicable words of celebration so that listeners can easily overlay their own experiences and feelings.
Combined with the band’s persona, it has a strong comedic element, making it a recommended pick as a gag song for those who want to sing at karaoke to celebrate a friend’s or family member’s birthday.
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
As a song filled with deep love and gratitude, it’s a moving choice for birthday celebrations.
Released digitally in 2016, it became well-loved as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Toto Nee-chan.” Created by Hikaru Utada with thoughts of her mother, the piece is marked by a simple, warm sound centered on piano and strings.
Its lyrics express gratitude to a loved one in the form of a bouquet, making it a perfect song for celebrating the birthdays of family members or partners.
Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to resonate deeply with everyone present.