Let's give with all our heart: Recommended Japanese pop birthday songs for men
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!
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Birthday songs for men (21–30)
The one and only flower in the worldSMAP
A song released in 2003 has transcended time and generations and continues to be loved today.
You still often hear the public’s heartfelt calls for “SMAP to reunite!” The song was written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara, who is said to have hurriedly finished it under a tight deadline.
Its lyrics—conveying the message that “you don’t have to aim to be number one; each and every person is special”—recall Misuzu Kaneko’s poem “We’re all different, and that’s all right.” How about singing this song when someone asks for “just one number!” at a birthday party? It’s a highly recommended track that brings everyone present together in a shared sense of unity.
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYDREAMS COME TRUE
A DCT (DREAMS COME TRUE) birthday song with dazzling sounds and a celebratory mood that will make you feel happy.
It’s a track that really pumps up the crowd at live shows, too! Along with your congratulations to the birthday person, the fun, inclusive vibe that draws everyone in makes it perfect as BGM for parties with friends and teammates.
It might also be nice to convey heartfelt words—feelings you can’t usually say out loud but can express in that special moment.
If it starts playing right at the stroke of midnight, just like in the song, your excitement would be through the roof.
Birthday SongGoose house
This heartwarming, birthday-themed song is filled with gratitude for a cherished person.
The lyrics, which celebrate the birthday person as the star, are striking, and they carry the message that the presence of those around you is the greatest gift of all.
Goose house’s clear vocals and refreshing sound beautifully capture the joy of a special day like a birthday.
Released on June 4, 2012, this moving track works perfectly as BGM for birthday parties or background music for video projects.
It’s a highly recommended song to gift with heartfelt feelings when celebrating a loved one’s birthday.
Happy Birthday To YouOfisharu Higedan Dism
A heartwarming song themed around personal growth and renewal, perfect for celebrating the birthday of someone special.
Released in June 2016, this track is packed with the charm of Official HIGE DANDism.
Its lyrics gently embrace the anxieties and inner conflicts we all face, and Satoshi Fujihara’s clear, resonant vocals truly strike a chord.
Gift this song on a birthday—the start of a new year—and it’s sure to comfort the recipient’s heart.
It’s a great choice as BGM for a gift video or to play at a birthday party, carrying your wish for your loved one’s continued growth.
Happy Birthday to you!Saitō Kazuyoshi
This song is packed with the spirit of celebrating birthdays.
Set to a powerful rock sound characteristic of Kazuyoshi Saito, it sings of blessings and gratitude for the person celebrating their birthday.
The lyrics, filled with hope and anticipation for the year ahead, are sure to resonate with listeners.
Included on the album “Kazuyoshi,” released on October 23, 2013, this track is a meaningful piece commemorating the 20th anniversary of Saito’s debut.
Play this song when celebrating a loved one’s birthday, and it will surely become a special memory.
As a side note, Tatsuya Nakamura played drums and KenKen played bass on this recording!
BIRTHDAY SONGJUDY AND MARY
It’s one of JUDY AND MARY’s popular songs, included on the album THE POWER SOURCE released in 1995.
With YUKI’s distinctive vocals and a track crafted by the entire band, it delivers a sound that’s pop and catchy yet edged with rock—quintessentially Judy and Mary.
The lyrics, which sing about the magic hidden in everyday moments and the importance of finding small happiness, are perfect for conveying congratulations to someone celebrating a birthday.
On your loved one’s special day, why not offer a heartfelt “congratulations” along with this song?
HAPPY BIRTHDAYMONGOL800
MONGOL800’s “Birthday Song” is a track that straightforwardly expresses the joy of celebrating a birthday.
Released on April 7, 2000, it was included on the album “GO ON AS YOU ARE.” Its lyrics convey a positive attitude toward growing older and the happiness of being celebrated by loved ones, delivering a simple yet heartfelt message.
Also used as the theme song for NHK General TV’s “Tsurube no Kazoku ni Kanpai,” this piece is perfect not only for those celebrating their own birthday but also for anyone who wants to celebrate someone special.
Be sure to give it a listen—its warm sound encapsulates the musical style of MONGOL800, an Okinawa-based band.