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)
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 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.
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).
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.
Male-oriented birthday songs (61–70)
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.
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.
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.