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Let's give with all our heart: Recommended Japanese pop birthday songs for men

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

When you want to celebrate the birthday of someone special—family, a partner, or friends—what kind of birthday song do you choose?

These days, you can shoot and edit videos with just a smartphone, so many people create message videos as gifts.

This time, we’re introducing recommended birthday songs for men—perfect as background music for gift videos or as must-haves for birthday parties!

If you want to pick a thoughtful track but aren’t sure what to choose or don’t really know any birthday songs, this is just right for you!

Once you find a favorite, be sure to send it with heartfelt congratulations!

Birthday Songs for Men (71–80)

Tears Surprise!AKB48

[MV full] Namida Surprise! / AKB48 [Official]

Tears Surprise!AKB48

This is a single released by AKB48 in 2009, with Atsuko Maeda—also known as Acchan—at the center.

This video is the official music video, notable for featuring Hideaki Ito.

It was a hit, selling over 100,000 copies in its first week.

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Thank youikimonogakari

Arigatou – Ikimono-gakari (Full)

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This is a single by Ikimonogakari, who went on hiatus in 2017, released in 2010.

It might set the mood if you play it for the birthday of a long-time spouse or for your parents.

It’s also well known as the opening theme for NHK’s morning drama Gegege no Nyobo.

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birthdayKumaki Anri

Anri Kumaki “Birthday”

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It’s a birthday song included on singer-songwriter Anri Kumaki’s double A-side single released in 2008.

It’s a song that expresses gratitude for the birth of a child.

It’s also the theme song for the “Mebae” segment on the Kansai TV program “Kansai Joho Net ten.”

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In conclusion

Have you found the one song you want to give? Since it’s your dear friend’s once-a-year birthday, you want to choose a song that will move them or make them smile and have fun, right? Whether it’s a surprise video, a performance, or a parody version, be sure to put your feelings into it and give it with all your heart!