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 HAPPY by 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 | BIRTHDAYkururi |  play_arrow | Quruli's gentle birthday celebration song |
| 9north_east | Happy Birthday To You YouYUI |  play_arrow | YUI’s birthday song, bright and celebratory |
| 10south_east | HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | An iconic song celebrating DREAMS COME TRUE’s birthday |
| 11north_east | Happy Birthdaysumika |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song that celebrates a birthday |
| 12north_east | Happy Happy Birthday!!naniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi’s lively birthday song |
| 13south_east | HAPPY BOUNCE BIRTHDAYCANDY TUNE |  play_arrow | CANDYTUNE’s Happy Birthday Song |
| 14east | Happy BirthdayEXILE TAKAHIRO |  play_arrow | A warm message song for someone special |
| 15north_east | Happy Birthday To YouOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A song for a birthday, filled with hopes for growth |
| 16south_east | Happy! BirthdaaaaaaaayHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | Hey! Say! JUMP's birthday song |
| 17east | BirthdayFujiki Naohito |  play_arrow | A song about the miracle of birth and loving oneself |
| 18east | Happy birthdayAina ji Endo |  play_arrow | Aina The End's birthday support song |
| 19east | Happy BirthdayKAN |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic song celebrating KAN’s birthday |
| 20east | GIFTMr.Children |  play_arrow | An Olympic theme song that resonates with the heart is a masterpiece. |
| 21east | I walked home across the birthday cake.Chatto Monchī |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of the complex emotions of a birthday |
| 22east | Birthday SongOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that conveys the joy of a birthday |
| 23east | birthday songToki Asako |  play_arrow | Asako Toki’s heartwarming birthday song |
| 24east | BirthdayOku Hanako |  play_arrow | With gratitude and a sense of wonder on my birthday |
| 25east | Happy Happy GreetingKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | A heartwarming celebratory song by KinKi Kids |
| 26east | Happy BirthdayB’z |  play_arrow | B’z “Happy Birthday” is a warm birthday celebration song. |
| 27east | Tears on My BirthdayHOUND DOG |  play_arrow | A classic birthday song that evokes deep love |
| 28east | Birthday Songyuka |  play_arrow | The Charm of Heart-Touching Birthday Songs |
| 29east | birthday songSanketsu Shoujo Sayuri |  play_arrow | Sayuri, the Oxygen-Deprived Girl: A Song of Self-Discovery |
| 30east | Birthday songAAA |  play_arrow | AAA’s first birthday song is a song of gratitude |
| 31east | Kimi Anniversary ~Thank You for Being Born.~sonā poketto |  play_arrow | A moving love song celebrating the birth of a lover |
| 32east | BIRTHDAYFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | Charming songs that don’t directly sing about birthdays |
| 33east | BirthdayKEMURI |  play_arrow | A birthday celebrated with KEMURI’s 'Birthday' |
| 34east | Happy BirthdayQ;indivi Starring Rin Oikawa |  play_arrow | A Japanese-produced birthday song with a clear, transparent singing voice |
| 35north_east | Birthday SongWHITE JAM |  play_arrow | A birthday song celebrating friendship bonds and gratitude |
| 36south_east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A fun song to liven up a birthday |
| 37south_east | Happy☆Lucky Birthday |  play_arrow | A heartwarming birthday song from the Doraemon family |
| 38south_east | 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 |
| 39south_east | Birthdayretororiron |  play_arrow | A birthday song that sings of the will to change everyday life |
| 40south_east | Happy BirthdayKyōko |  play_arrow | A masterpiece birthday song that resonates with the heart |
| 41south_east | White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A song to express gratitude on a birthday |
| 42south_east | Happy BirthdayGO-BANG’S |  play_arrow | GO-BANG’S’ hot birthday song |
| 43south_east | Birthday SongBEGIN |  play_arrow | A heartwarming birthday song by BEGIN that resonates with the soul |
| 44east | Happy BirthdayNishino Kana |  play_arrow | A warm song to celebrate a friend's birthday |
| 45east | Happy BirthdayNEWS |  play_arrow | A song that conveys birthday love and gratitude |
| 46east | Happy Birthdayyamazaru |  play_arrow | A birthday is a day to appreciate life and affirm oneself. |
| 47east | Happy birthdayKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | With gratitude and love from Dad on his child's birthday |
| 48east | Happy BirthdayBoA |  play_arrow | A song that mournfully commemorates an ex-lover’s birthday alone |
| 49east | Happy Birthdaysadamasashi |  play_arrow | A birthday song that sings of a resolve to become a new self |
| 50east | Birthday SongMerofuroto |  play_arrow | A warm-hearted song that celebrates a birthday |
| 51east | Birthday Song -2022 ver.-yuka |  play_arrow | A song of gratitude and blessings that resonates with the heart |
| 52east | BabababirthdayRepezen Chikyuu |  play_arrow | A love-filled birthday song popular among young people |
| 53east | Birthday songSKELT 8 BAMBINO |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of gratitude and love for a birthday |
| 54east | Happy birthday!Matsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yuming’s birthday song resonates with my heart. |
| 55east | Happy birthday, no matter how old you are.yoshida takurou |  play_arrow | A birthday is an important day to celebrate yourself. |
| 56east | Say!Happy BirthdayToukyou Q Channeru |  play_arrow | A heartwarming 90s birthday song |
| 57east | Happy birthday to my son.Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song brimming with love for Dai Hirai’s second child |
| 58east | Happy BirthdayInoue Yosui |  play_arrow | A classic song celebrating Yosui Inoue’s birthday |
| 59east | Happy Birthday SongMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | The feeling of celebrating my own birthday |
| 60north_east | Thank youOKAMOTO’S |  play_arrow | A birthday song from OKAMOTO’S filled with gratitude and love |
| 61south_east | My Super Duper BirthdayMōningu Musume. |  play_arrow | Morning Musume’s birthday song, Maidens’ Delight |
| 62south_east | BIRTHDAY SONG FOR YOUyosu |  play_arrow | Yosu’s birthday song has a gentle melody. |
| 63north_east | Happy BirthdaySuga Shikao |  play_arrow | A poignant birthday song for a beloved person far away |
| 64south_east | BirthdayHajime Chitose |  play_arrow | A dreamy, soothing song to give on a birthday |
| 65south_east | BIRTHDAY SONGPRINCESS PRINCESS |  play_arrow | A warm pop-rock song celebrating a birthday |
| 66north_east | PRESENTMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song filled with love and gratitude |
| 67south_east | Happy BirthdaySnow Man |  play_arrow | A ballad by a nine-member idol group, perfect for birthdays. |
| 68south_east | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada: A Song of Love and Gratitude to Her Mother |
| 69north_east | Happy birthdaythe pillows |  play_arrow | Timeless the pillows songs I want to give on someone’s birthday |
| 70south_east | treasurewacci |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that sings of gratitude to a loved one |
| 71east | beautifulfukurouzu |  play_arrow | A song that sincerely celebrates a friend’s birthday |
| 72north_east | Happy Birthday SkaToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora |  play_arrow | Skapara’s birthday song—ska arrangement is the best! |
| 73south_east | A song that works for both birthdays and weddingsGōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | A highly versatile song suitable for birthdays and celebrations |
| 74south_east | Untitled TodayHirai Dai |  play_arrow | A song that cherishes the small joys of everyday life |
| 75north_east | Happy BirthdayGOING UNDER GROUND |  play_arrow | A birthday song filled with feelings for someone special |
| 76south_east | Thank you for being born.KREVA |  play_arrow | A warm song that sings of gratitude |
| 77north_east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYOKAMOTO’S |  play_arrow | A moving song that contemplates life and time |
| 78south_east | Ceremonygo!go!vanillas |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that celebrates love and growth |
| 79south_east | AnniversaryHirai Dai |  play_arrow | A song by Dai Hirai that gently sings about feelings of love. |
| 80south_east | I won’t forget the days with you.Te ga kuriimu pan |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that gently sings of memories and bonds |
| 81south_east | Happy Birthday, New YouAndrop |  play_arrow | A birthday song to be reborn as a new me |
| 82south_east | HBDiamSHUM |  play_arrow | Refreshing J-pop that brightens the present—perfect for birthdays |
| 83south_east | Happy birthday to myselfnakanekana |  play_arrow | Celebrate myself with the song “Happy Birthday, Myself.” |
| 84south_east | Happy BirthdaySazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Southern’s birthday song “Happy Birthday” |
| 85south_east | A birthday that annoys me because I love you too muchHoshino Yuna |  play_arrow | A passionate love song that colors a birthday |
| 86south_east | Everyone’s Happy BirthdayAshida Mana |  play_arrow | A song that praises the preciousness of life and the bonds between people |
| 87south_east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYLINDBERG |  play_arrow | A heartwarming anthem celebrating LINDBERG’s birthday |
| 88south_east | It’s your birthday, huh.Tōtasu Matsumoto |  play_arrow | Tortoise Matsumoto’s Birthday Song |
| 89south_east | Birthday of LoveSakazume Misako |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song where love and a birthday overlap |
| 90south_east | On the night of your/one’s birthdayAndō Yūko |  play_arrow | Yuko Ando’s first album track after giving birth |
| 91south_east | Happy Birthday!!Kawashima Ai |  play_arrow | Celebrate with Ai Kawashima’s birthday song |
| 92south_east | Another BirthdayAnri |  play_arrow | The hit songs of “Angel Whisper” |
| 93south_east | Lovely birthdayMoritaka Chisato |  play_arrow | Express love with homemade cooking on a birthday |
| 94south_east | The night of my birthdayAKB48 Chīmu A |  play_arrow | Signature songs of AKB48 and the early members |
| 95south_east | Happy BirthdayEXILE |  play_arrow | A sweet love ballad, a song celebrating a birthday |
| 96north_east | Birthday SongJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic by JUDY AND MARY |
| 97south_east | Your Song for YouKawasaki Takaya |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of the miracles of the universe and love |
| 98south_east | Happy Birthday to YouAI |  play_arrow | A warm song to celebrate a birthday |
| 99south_east | Birthday SongOchiai Wataru |  play_arrow | A heartwarming birthday song to celebrate Wataru Ochiai |
| 100south_east | BA・BA・BA BIRTHDAY SONGDJ OZMA |  play_arrow | A catchy, upbeat birthday song by OZMA |
| 101south_east | Happy Birthday Love songSpecialThanks |  play_arrow | A cute melodic punk song |
| 102south_east | Congratulations, thank you.shikuramen |  play_arrow | A birthday song filled with gratitude, sharing blessings with family |
| 103south_east | Birthday EveKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | A cheerful song to celebrate a birthday |
| 104south_east | Happy CelebrationKato Miria |  play_arrow | A birthday song that conveys women's friendship |
| 105south_east | A Heart-Pounding Birthday PartyIwai Sayuri |  play_arrow | A classic song themed around Sayuri Iwai’s birthday |
| 106south_east | Happy Birthday!!kawashima ai |  play_arrow | A song that colors memories with a female vocal |
| 107south_east | BirthdayKawamura Ryuuichi |  play_arrow | A parents’ song wishing for their child’s birth and growth |
| 108south_east | Happy b-dayShonan no Kaze |  play_arrow | Shonan no Kaze's birthday song is popular. |
| 109south_east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYDenki Gurūvu |  play_arrow | The refined musicality of Denki Groove |
| 110south_east | Tears Surprise!AKB48 |  play_arrow | It’s a classic song that lets you celebrate birthdays in a fun way. |
| 111south_east | Birthday SongGoose house |  play_arrow | A gentle love song about mutual feelings, perfect for birthdays and weddings |
| 112south_east | Happy birthdayPUFFY |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that gives you courage in tough times |
| 113south_east | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | A bouquet for the No.1 stream, a masterpiece that moves the heart |
| 114south_east | Sweet Happy Birthdaytsuji ayano |  play_arrow | Tsuji Ayano’s commemorative birthday song |
| 115south_east | Kanreki Celebration SongSen Masao |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song celebrating Masao Sen’s 60th birthday |
| 116south_east | Happy happy birthdayMayo Okamoto |  play_arrow | A heartwarming birthday song, a gentle song of celebration |
| 117south_east | Junretsu’s Happy BirthdayJunretsu |  play_arrow | Be soothed by a grown-up birthday song |
| 118south_east | crazy birthdayUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | Unison Changed Birthday Song |
| 119south_east | Today is your birthday.Sakushi sakkyoku: Wakamatsu Kan |  play_arrow | Birthday song, a beautiful harmony that resonates in the heart |
| 120south_east | BirthdayAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | A cheerful, upbeat song for a fun birthday celebration |
| 121east | Someone’s birthday again todayKirinji |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song to celebrate a birthday |