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.
Playlist
| Japanese pop songs to gift on a birthday | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | HAPPYBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | The song lyrics of BUMP OF CHICKEN... |
| 2east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A moving song celebrating MONGOL800’s birthday |
| 3east | HAPPY HAPPYTwice |  play_arrow | A cute song that spreads smiles on birthdays |
| 4east | Birthday Songayaka |  play_arrow | A song to express gratitude on a birthday |
| 5east | birthdayKumaki Anri |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song to celebrate a birthday |
| 6east | compromiseHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | A warm song depicting the daily life of a couple |
| 7east | Mr.Birthdayyamasaki aoi |  play_arrow | A love song included on Aoi Yamazaki’s 10th anniversary commemorative album |
| 8east | Happy Happy Birthday!!naniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi’s lively birthday song |
| 9east | BIRTHDAYkururi |  play_arrow | Quruli's gentle birthday celebration song |
| 10east | Happy Birthday To You YouYUI |  play_arrow | YUI’s birthday song, bright and celebratory |
| 11east | HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | An iconic song celebrating DREAMS COME TRUE’s birthday |
| 12east | Happy Birthdaysumika |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song that celebrates a birthday |
| 13east | Happy Birthday To YouOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A song for a birthday, filled with hopes for growth |
| 14east | Happy BirthdayEXILE TAKAHIRO |  play_arrow | A warm message song for someone special |
| 15east | Happy birthdayAina ji Endo |  play_arrow | Aina The End's birthday support song |
| 16east | Happy BirthdayKAN |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic song celebrating KAN’s birthday |
| 17east | BirthdayFujiki Naohito |  play_arrow | A song about the miracle of birth and loving oneself |
| 18east | I walked home across the birthday cake.Chatto Monchī |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of the complex emotions of a birthday |
| 19east | GIFTMr.Children |  play_arrow | An Olympic theme song that resonates with the heart is a masterpiece. |
| 20east | birthday songToki Asako |  play_arrow | Asako Toki’s heartwarming birthday song |
| 21east | Birthday SongOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that conveys the joy of a birthday |
| 22east | BirthdayOku Hanako |  play_arrow | With gratitude and a sense of wonder on my birthday |
| 23east | Happy Happy GreetingKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | A heartwarming celebratory song by KinKi Kids |
| 24east | Tears on My BirthdayHOUND DOG |  play_arrow | A classic birthday song that evokes deep love |
| 25east | Birthday Songyuka |  play_arrow | The Charm of Heart-Touching Birthday Songs |
| 26east | Happy BirthdayKyōko |  play_arrow | A masterpiece birthday song that resonates with the heart |
| 27east | birthday songSanketsu Shoujo Sayuri |  play_arrow | Sayuri, the Oxygen-Deprived Girl: A Song of Self-Discovery |
| 28east | Happy BirthdayB’z |  play_arrow | B’z “Happy Birthday” is a warm birthday celebration song. |
| 29east | Birthdayretororiron |  play_arrow | A birthday song that sings of the will to change everyday life |
| 30east | Happy BirthdayQ;indivi Starring Rin Oikawa |  play_arrow | A Japanese-produced birthday song with a clear, transparent singing voice |
| 31east | Happy BirthdayNishino Kana |  play_arrow | A warm song to celebrate a friend's birthday |
| 32east | White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A song to express gratitude on a birthday |
| 33east | Birthday songAAA |  play_arrow | AAA’s first birthday song is a song of gratitude |
| 34east | Kimi Anniversary ~Thank You for Being Born.~sonā poketto |  play_arrow | A moving love song celebrating the birth of a lover |
| 35east | BirthdayKEMURI |  play_arrow | A birthday celebrated with KEMURI’s 'Birthday' |
| 36east | Happy birthdayKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | With gratitude and love from Dad on his child's birthday |
| 37east | Birthday SongWHITE JAM |  play_arrow | A birthday song celebrating friendship bonds and gratitude |
| 38east | Birthday SongBEGIN |  play_arrow | A heartwarming birthday song by BEGIN that resonates with the soul |
| 39east | BIRTHDAYFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | Charming songs that don’t directly sing about birthdays |
| 40east | Happy BirthdayGO-BANG’S |  play_arrow | GO-BANG’S’ hot birthday song |
| 41east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A fun song to liven up a birthday |
| 42east | Happy☆Lucky Birthday |  play_arrow | A heartwarming birthday song from the Doraemon family |
| 43east | Happy BirthdayNEWS |  play_arrow | A song that conveys birthday love and gratitude |
| 44east | Birthday Song -2022 ver.-yuka |  play_arrow | A song of gratitude and blessings that resonates with the heart |
| 45east | On the eve of my birthday, a love song earlier than anyone elseDEEN |  play_arrow | A love song I want to share faster than anyone else |
| 46east | Happy BirthdayBoA |  play_arrow | A song that mournfully commemorates an ex-lover’s birthday alone |
| 47east | Birthday SongMerofuroto |  play_arrow | A warm-hearted song that celebrates a birthday |
| 48east | Birthday songSKELT 8 BAMBINO |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of gratitude and love for a birthday |
| 49east | Say!Happy BirthdayToukyou Q Channeru |  play_arrow | A heartwarming 90s birthday song |
| 50east | Happy Birthdaysadamasashi |  play_arrow | A birthday song that sings of a resolve to become a new self |
| 51east | Happy birthday to my son.Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song brimming with love for Dai Hirai’s second child |
| 52east | Happy Birthdayyamazaru |  play_arrow | A birthday is a day to appreciate life and affirm oneself. |
| 53east | BabababirthdayRepezen Chikyuu |  play_arrow | A love-filled birthday song popular among young people |
| 54east | Happy birthday!Matsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yuming’s birthday song resonates with my heart. |
| 55east | Thank youOKAMOTO’S |  play_arrow | A birthday song from OKAMOTO’S filled with gratitude and love |
| 56east | Happy BirthdaySnow Man |  play_arrow | A ballad by a nine-member idol group, perfect for birthdays. |
| 57east | Happy BirthdayInoue Yosui |  play_arrow | A classic song celebrating Yosui Inoue’s birthday |
| 58east | Happy Birthday SongMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | The feeling of celebrating my own birthday |
| 59east | My Super Duper BirthdayMōningu Musume. |  play_arrow | Morning Musume’s birthday song, Maidens’ Delight |
| 60east | BIRTHDAY SONGPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | A warm pop-rock song celebrating a birthday |
| 61east | Happy birthday, no matter how old you are.yoshida takurou |  play_arrow | A birthday is an important day to celebrate yourself. |
| 62east | A song that works for both birthdays and weddingsGōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | A highly versatile song suitable for birthdays and celebrations |
| 63east | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada: A Song of Love and Gratitude to Her Mother |
| 64east | Untitled TodayHirai Dai |  play_arrow | A song that cherishes the small joys of everyday life |
| 65east | Thank you for being born.KREVA |  play_arrow | A warm song that sings of gratitude |
| 66east | Ceremonygo!go!vanillas |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that celebrates love and growth |
| 67east | PRESENTMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song filled with love and gratitude |
| 68east | treasurewacci |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that sings of gratitude to a loved one |
| 69east | AnniversaryHirai Dai |  play_arrow | A song by Dai Hirai that gently sings about feelings of love. |
| 70east | I won’t forget the days with you.Te ga kuriimu pan |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that gently sings of memories and bonds |
| 71east | Your Song for YouKawasaki Takaya |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of the miracles of the universe and love |
| 72east | Happy Birthday, New YouAndrop |  play_arrow | A birthday song to be reborn as a new me |
| 73east | HBDiamSHUM |  play_arrow | Refreshing J-pop that brightens the present—perfect for birthdays |
| 74east | Happy birthday to myselfnakanekana |  play_arrow | Celebrate myself with the song “Happy Birthday, Myself.” |
| 75east | beautifulfukurouzu |  play_arrow | A song that sincerely celebrates a friend’s birthday |
| 76east | Happy BirthdaySazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Southern’s birthday song “Happy Birthday” |
| 77east | A birthday that annoys me because I love you too muchHoshino Yuna |  play_arrow | A passionate love song that colors a birthday |
| 78east | Everyone’s Happy BirthdayAshida Mana |  play_arrow | A song that praises the preciousness of life and the bonds between people |
| 79east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYLINDBERG |  play_arrow | A heartwarming anthem celebrating LINDBERG’s birthday |
| 80east | BIRTHDAY SONG FOR YOUyosu |  play_arrow | Yosu’s birthday song has a gentle melody. |
| 81east | Happy BirthdaySuga Shikao |  play_arrow | A poignant birthday song for a beloved person far away |
| 82east | It’s your birthday, huh.Tōtasu Matsumoto |  play_arrow | Tortoise Matsumoto’s Birthday Song |
| 83east | BirthdayHajime Chitose |  play_arrow | A dreamy, soothing song to give on a birthday |
| 84east | Birthday of LoveSakazume Misako |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song where love and a birthday overlap |
| 85east | On the night of your/one’s birthdayAndō Yūko |  play_arrow | Yuko Ando’s first album track after giving birth |
| 86east | Happy Birthday!!Kawashima Ai |  play_arrow | Celebrate with Ai Kawashima’s birthday song |
| 87east | Another BirthdayAnri |  play_arrow | The hit songs of “Angel Whisper” |
| 88east | Happy Birthday SkaToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora |  play_arrow | Skapara’s birthday song—ska arrangement is the best! |
| 89east | Lovely birthdayMoritaka Chisato |  play_arrow | Express love with homemade cooking on a birthday |
| 90east | The night of my birthdayAKB48 Chīmu A |  play_arrow | Signature songs of AKB48 and the early members |
| 91east | Happy BirthdayEXILE |  play_arrow | A sweet love ballad, a song celebrating a birthday |
| 92east | Happy Birthday to YouAI |  play_arrow | A warm song to celebrate a birthday |
| 93east | Birthday SongOchiai Wataru |  play_arrow | A heartwarming birthday song to celebrate Wataru Ochiai |
| 94east | BA・BA・BA BIRTHDAY SONGDJ OZMA |  play_arrow | A catchy, upbeat birthday song by OZMA |
| 95east | Happy BirthdayGOING UNDER GROUND |  play_arrow | A birthday song filled with feelings for someone special |
| 96east | Happy Birthday Love songSpecialThanks |  play_arrow | A cute melodic punk song |
| 97east | Happy birthdaythe pillows |  play_arrow | Timeless the pillows songs I want to give on someone’s birthday |
| 98east | Congratulations, thank you.shikuramen |  play_arrow | A birthday song filled with gratitude, sharing blessings with family |
| 99east | Birthday EveKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | A cheerful song to celebrate a birthday |
| 100east | Happy CelebrationKato Miria |  play_arrow | A birthday song that conveys women's friendship |
| 101east | A Heart-Pounding Birthday PartyIwai Sayuri |  play_arrow | A classic song themed around Sayuri Iwai’s birthday |
| 102east | Happy Birthday!!kawashima ai |  play_arrow | A song that colors memories with a female vocal |
| 103east | BirthdayKawamura Ryuuichi |  play_arrow | A parents’ song wishing for their child’s birth and growth |
| 104east | Happy b-dayShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | Shonan no Kaze's birthday song is popular. |
| 105east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYDenki Gurūvu |  play_arrow | The refined musicality of Denki Groove |
| 106east | Tears Surprise!AKB48 |  play_arrow | It’s a classic song that lets you celebrate birthdays in a fun way. |
| 107east | Birthday SongGoose house |  play_arrow | A gentle love song about mutual feelings, perfect for birthdays and weddings |
| 108east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYOKAMOTO’S |  play_arrow | A moving song that contemplates life and time |
| 109east | Happy birthdayPUFFY |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that gives you courage in tough times |
| 110east | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | A bouquet for the No.1 stream, a masterpiece that moves the heart |
| 111east | Sweet Happy Birthdaytsuji ayano |  play_arrow | Tsuji Ayano’s commemorative birthday song |
| 112east | Kanreki Celebration SongSen Masao |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song celebrating Masao Sen’s 60th birthday |
| 113east | Happy happy birthdayMayo Okamoto |  play_arrow | A heartwarming birthday song, a gentle song of celebration |
| 114east | Junretsu’s Happy BirthdayJunretsu |  play_arrow | Be soothed by a grown-up birthday song |
| 115east | crazy birthdayUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | The secret behind UN’s popularity lies in their outstanding performance and vocal abilities… |
| 116east | Today is your birthday.Sakushi sakkyoku: Wakamatsu Kan |  play_arrow | Birthday song, a beautiful harmony that resonates in the heart |
| 117east | BirthdayAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | A cheerful, upbeat song for a fun birthday celebration |
| 118east | Birthday SongJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic by JUDY AND MARY |
| 119east | Someone’s birthday again todayKirinji |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song to celebrate a birthday |