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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!

Birthday songs for men (41–50)

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!”

Birthday songs for men (51–60)

Birthdaysadamasashi

It’s a birthday song expressing gratitude to family, and listening to it gives you a warm feeling.

Since it’s used as the theme song for NHK’s “Tsurube no Kazoku ni Kanpai,” many people have probably heard it.

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.

Happy Birthdayyamazaru

Yamazaru “Happy Birthday” Short Ver.
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 youOKAMOTO’S

OKAMOTO’S “Arigatou” Official Music Video
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.

A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru

How about setting the mood with a truly authentic song? It’s a piece filled with gratitude and blessings that I’d love men to listen to gently as well, and I think it’s perfect for anyone regardless of gender.

It’s such a wonderful song that I want to listen to it in the car on my birthday.

PRESENTMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – PRESENT (Japanese ver.)
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.