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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)

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.

Birthday songs for men (51–60)

Happy BirthdayKyōko

This is Kyoko’s 9th single, released in 1997, with lyrics and music by Suga Shikao.

Since it was used as the theme song for the first Detective Conan feature film, The Time-Bombed Skyscraper, which was released the same year, some of you may remember hearing it in the theater.

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.

Untitled TodayHirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Untitled Today (Lyric Video)
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.

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.

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!”

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.