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 (51–60)
PRESENTMrs. GREEN APPLE
A heartwarming song that delivers feelings of love and gratitude as a formless gift.
Released on the 2020 best-of album “5,” it was produced in both English and Japanese versions.
The lyrics express how words of love can set people free even in hard times, and depict carefully wrapped feelings being given to someone special—just listening warms the heart.
It’s a perfect song for conveying your feelings to a loved one on their birthday, or for singing at karaoke to show your everyday appreciation.
Birthday Eve ~The Earliest Love Song of All~DEEN
It’s a single by the rock band DEEN, released in 2002.
It peaked at No.
11 on the Oricon charts.
It would be cool to sing this song for her on her birthday.
It was also used as the ending theme for the show “Chūbō Desu yo!”
A Poem to Giveyuzu
This is the B-side track to Yuzu’s debut single “Natsuiro,” released in 1998.
It’s said that the duo wrote the song back when they were still street musicians, as a way to express their gratitude after fans celebrated their birthday.
The video shows a performance from their concert at the Tokyo Dome.
Happy Birthdayyamazaru
It’s a heartwarming song that straightforwardly expresses the feeling of celebrating a birthday.
Released in October 2016, it’s a track in which Yamazaru poured the gratitude and joy he feels on the special day of a birthday into a gentle melody.
It’s also included on the best-of album “Cho Aikotoba -THE BEST-” and is loved by many as one of his signature songs.
With lyrics that convey care for loved ones and Yamazaru’s characteristically warm vocals, it’s a perfect choice for celebrating friends’ or family members’ birthdays at karaoke.
If everyone sings it together to wrap up a birthday party, it’s sure to become a wonderful memory.
Thank you for being born.KREVA
For a guy who’s into a slightly mature, reggae-tinged rap style, I recommend KREVA’s songs.
If you want to straightforwardly celebrate a birthday, they’re cool enough even between men.
They’re subtle, yet the lyrics are really moving.
You’ll want to sit back and really listen.
Untitled TodayHirai Dai
This is a heartwarming song by Dai Hirai that finds value in everyday life and proclaims that an ordinary day is the true masterpiece of life.
Released in January 2021, the track is included on the album “Life Goes On,” and features a memorable blend of gospel-style chorus and gentle melody.
The lyrics emphasize cherishing small, everyday joys over chasing ideals, highlight the importance of sharing happiness with others, and carry a hopeful message about believing in the future even in difficult times.
It’s a perfect song to sing with warm feelings for someone special on their birthday, or when you want to express a positive outlook for the year ahead.
Thank youOKAMOTO’S
A heartwarming birthday song filled with gratitude.
It’s the lead track from the album “4EVER,” released in January 2025, and it’s been crafted as a special piece to commemorate OKAMOTO’S 15th debut anniversary.
While rooted in rock, the sound weaves in elements of soul and funk, gently enveloping the feelings toward those who have supported them so far.
This song is perfect for expressing thanks to someone special on their birthday, and if you sing it at karaoke, your love is sure to come through loud and clear.
Ceremonygo!go!vanillas
A heartwarming song themed around the deep love from parent to child.
Featured on the album “Kameleon Lights,” released in February 2016, it was born from vocalist Tatsuya Maki’s imagining of himself loving his own child.
The warm lyrics portray a parent’s feelings as they watch their child grow, and the happiness found in everyday life as it changes with the passage of time.
Set to go!go!vanillas’ signature rock sound, the love-filled message makes it perfect for birthday celebrations.
Singing it for a family member or someone special on their birthday is sure to convey your love and gratitude even more deeply.
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
This is a single by Superfly released in 2008, which peaked at number 13 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It could be called the perfect song to play on a lover’s birthday.
It was also used as the theme song for the TBS series “Edison no Haha” (The Mother of Edison).
I have been updated.Ranzaki Hyōka (Hirohashi Ryō)
It’s one of the ending themes for the TV anime Kyouran Kazoku Nikki, which is based on a light novel by Ahiru Natsuki (Hizashi).
It’s sung by Ryo Hirohashi, the voice actress who played Hyoka Ranzaki.
The CD was released with a DVD included.
It might be nice to play it for an anime-fan friend’s birthday.