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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Male-oriented birthday songs (61–70)
Happy BirthdaySuga Shikao
It’s Suga Shikao’s birthday song that even adult men admire.
It’s a perfect birthday song for those who want to celebrate quietly with close friends or in a small group.
Sometimes it might be nice for men to sing it together, too.
Happiness ForeverMISIA
From one of MISIA’s songs, which secretly has many male fans.
It’s the kind of song that makes you feel like you can become happy—perfect for a birthday.
When I listen to it, I feel so happy; it makes me feel uplifted and cheerful.
It brightens my mood and helps me stay positive.
Happy BirthdayBoA
This is BoA’s birthday song, which was also popular among people in their 30s and 40s.
It’s a slightly bittersweet birthday song that makes you think of that person when their birthday comes around, but precisely because it’s a birthday, I feel like it’s a good time to look back on everything up to now.
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.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
From the very beginning, the tempo is great, and it feels like a fun song that would make for a really good birthday.
I think it’s a track you’d want to use when you want to get hyped with friends.
I recommend it for men too—being celebrated with a song like this would be incredibly exciting.
I want to have a blast with my friends.
BirthdayKawamura Ryuuichi
“Birthday” is a birthday song included on Ryuichi Kawamura’s first original album, “Love,” released in 1997.
Its moving lyrics can bring you to tears when you listen to it.
This video shows a concert at the Nippon Budokan.
Feeling great!!mihimaru GT
This is another song that really gets everyone pumped up at birthday parties and the like.
It’s great for dancing your worries away and for lifting your spirits when you want a boost.
For men who might have a few more everyday troubles or stress than usual—let’s raise the mood!
Happy BirthdaySazan Ōrusutāzu
Southern All Stars are beloved by people of all ages.
When it comes to their birthday songs, “Happy Birthday” is the one that stands out.
Sung from a male perspective, it portrays a deep love and the way a woman grows more beautiful with each passing year.
While the song depicts spending a birthday with a lover, it would also create a warm atmosphere at a friend’s or family member’s birthday.
With its sense of drive and momentum, it’s moving without becoming too mellow—that’s part of its charm.
Heartbeat-Thumping Birthday PartyIwai Sayuri
This was the second single by Sayuri Iwai, who was active as an idol singer, and it was released in 1983.
It features an upbeat tempo and her cute, charming vocals.
It is also included in the 2005 release “Sayuri Iwai DREAMBOX.”
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
This is a renowned song that has continued to resonate with many as an anthem celebrating life’s new beginnings.
Originally released in September 1980 on the album “Kampai,” it vividly depicts a celebratory scene lit by candlelight and carries a warm message of encouragement for a friend taking their first step forward.
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s powerful vocals deliver hope and courage for the future.
In 1988, it was re-recorded and released as a single, becoming a major hit that reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
In the early 1990s, it was also featured in commercials for Kirin Lager Beer, further boosting its recognition.
To this day, it remains a timeless song passed down through the years, often chosen to convey heartfelt feelings to loved ones at important milestones in life, such as weddings and graduation ceremonies.