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!
Playlist
| Birthday song for men | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | An adult song that celebrates with melody |
| 2east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number |  play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited love from back number… |
| 3east | Birthday SongArai Maju |  play_arrow | A birthday song in which Maju Arai sings about her personal growth |
| 4east | Happy Birthday to meHayashibara Megumi |  play_arrow | Hayashibara, a pioneering voice-actor artist and the voice of Rei Ayanami. |
| 5east | Happy BirthdayNEWS |  play_arrow | A birthday song packed with the charm of NEWS |
| 6east | Happy BirthdayEXILE |  play_arrow | Introduction to diverse songs themed around birthdays |
| 7east | Dear My FriendsHi-STANDARD |  play_arrow | Hi-STANDARD’s classic masterpiece: a landmark album that passionately sings about friendship |
| 8east | HAPPYBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | An inspiring cheer song that resonates with the heart, characteristic of Motoo Fujiwara: “HAPPY.” |
| 9east | On my birthday, (pure) white lilies for MashiroFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | The warmth of family love felt together with a bouquet |
| 10east | Happy☆Lucky Birthday!Mizuta Wasabi, Ohara Megumi, Kakazu Yumi, Kimura Subaru, Seki Tomokazu |  play_arrow | A birthday song sung by Doraemon’s voice actor |
| 11east | BIRTHDAYOku Hanako |  play_arrow | Okuda Hanako’s songs feature vocals full of heartfelt musicality. |
| 12east | LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s hit song, a passionate love song |
| 13east | Kimi Anniversary ~Thank You for Being Born.~Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A birthday is a day to celebrate the miracle of life. |
| 14east | Tears on My BirthdayHOUND DOG |  play_arrow | The coolness of HOUND DOG and their classic songs |
| 15east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYYUKA |  play_arrow | Ending theme song of Kiteretsu Encyclopedia |
| 16east | Everyone’s Happy BirthdayAshida Mana |  play_arrow | A birthday song written and composed by Mariya Takeuchi |
| 17east | Lovely birthdayMoritaka Chisato |  play_arrow | Chisato Moritaka’s birthday song tells the story of her own life. |
| 18east | I’ll surely never forgetOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | Yutaka Ozaki’s “Surely I Won’t Forget” is a love song. |
| 19east | Happy, Happy Birthday To YouDizunī |  play_arrow | Let's use the official Disney birthday song. |
| 20east | I walked home across the birthday cake.Chatto Monchī |  play_arrow | Chatmonchy’s captivating songs |
| 21east | BIRTHDAYkururi |  play_arrow | Comfortable Quruli songs to listen to on a sunny day |
| 22east | The one and only flower in the worldSMAP |  play_arrow | A timeless classic loved across generations, connecting memories |
| 23east | HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | Celebrate with the joyful spirit of DREAMS COME TRUE’s birthday song |
| 24east | Happy Birthday To YouOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song of growth and renewal to give on a birthday |
| 25east | Birthday SongGoose house |  play_arrow | A song of gratitude and celebration for a loved one’s birthday |
| 26east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | MONGOL800's birthday song, a heartwarming track |
| 27east | BirthdayFujiki Naohito |  play_arrow | Naohito Fujiki’s 50th Anniversary: A Classic Celebrating His Birth |
| 28east | Someone’s birthday again todayKirinji |  play_arrow | A sophisticated birthday song by Kirinji |
| 29east | BirthdayFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | A birthday song loved by Masahiko Shimura |
| 30east | Happy Birthday to you!Saitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | A powerful song celebrating Kazuyoshi Saito’s birthday |
| 31east | BIRTHDAY SONGJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic by JUDY AND MARY |
| 32east | Birthday Songyuka |  play_arrow | Yuka’s heartwarming birthday song |
| 33east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYOKAMOTO’S |  play_arrow | A warm song filled with feelings for a birthday |
| 34east | Happy Birthday SongORIGINAL LOVE |  play_arrow | A warm, life-affirming song that celebrates a birthday |
| 35east | Birthday songAAA |  play_arrow | A birthday song filled with gratitude |
| 36east | Happy birthdayLOVE PSYCHEDELICO |  play_arrow | A heartwarming birthday song that gives you the courage to look ahead. |
| 37east | Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | The representative song of Ulfuls, 'Banzai', is an award-winning track. |
| 38east | GIFTMr.Children |  play_arrow | The Beijing Olympics theme song, an inspiring piece of music. |
| 39east | Birthdayretororiron |  play_arrow | A birthday song that sings of the will to change everyday life |
| 40east | Birthday songSKELT 8 BAMBINO |  play_arrow | A birthday song filled with gratitude |
| 41east | Happy Birthday SongMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | A moving work that shares joy through music |
| 42east | Love ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta |  play_arrow | A love song that resonates on the birthdays of Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu |
| 43east | Seriously, thank you (feat. Issei Yoshimi)LGYankees |  play_arrow | A song of gratitude to my family on my birthday |
| 44east | A Song for YouChe’Nelle |  play_arrow | Deliver moving emotions with a song to someone special |
| 45east | Happy BirthdayKyōko |  play_arrow | Kyoko's Detective Conan theme song, composed by Shikao Suga |
| 46east | Happy Birthday no matter how old you areyoshida takurou |  play_arrow | A birthday song for the family, a masterpiece by Takuro Yoshida |
| 47east | Happy birthday to my son.Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song brimming with love for Dai Hirai’s second child |
| 48east | Happy Birthday to you youYUI |  play_arrow | YUI’s songs are popular with men too and really get the crowd going. |
| 49east | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Heartwarming with songs of gratitude and blessing |
| 50east | Birthdaysadamasashi |  play_arrow | A birthday song overflowing with family love |
| 51east | PRESENTMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that conveys love and gratitude |
| 52east | Birthday Eve ~The Earliest Love Song of All~DEEN |  play_arrow | With Love: DEEN's 2002 hit song |
| 53east | A Poem to Giveyuzu |  play_arrow | Coupling song of Yuzu’s “Natsuiro” |
| 54east | Happy Birthdayyamazaru |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic celebrating the mountain monkey’s birthday |
| 55east | Thank you for being born.KREVA |  play_arrow | Reggae/Rap KREVA Song Recommendations |
| 56east | Untitled TodayHirai Dai |  play_arrow | A song that cherishes the small joys of everyday life |
| 57east | Thank youOKAMOTO’S |  play_arrow | A birthday song from OKAMOTO’S filled with gratitude and love |
| 58east | Ceremonygo!go!vanillas |  play_arrow | A warm song that portrays a parent's love for their child |
| 59east | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | Perfect songs for a lover’s birthday |
| 60east | I have been updated.Ranzaki Hyōka (Hirohashi Ryō) |  play_arrow | The ending theme song of the anime “Kyouran Kazoku Nikki” |
| 61east | Happy BirthdaySuga Shikao |  play_arrow | A heartwarming birthday song for adults |
| 62east | Happiness ForeverMISIA |  play_arrow | A song that makes you happy and puts you in a positive mood |
| 63east | Happy BirthdayBoA |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song that looks back on the past on one’s birthday |
| 64east | Tears Surprise!AKB48 |  play_arrow | The smash-hit song with Atsuko Maeda as the center |
| 65east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | Get hyped with your friends with a fun birthday song |
| 66east | BirthdayKawamura Ryuuichi |  play_arrow | An inspiring track from Ryuichi Kawamura’s first album |
| 67east | Feeling great!!mihimaru GT |  play_arrow | Let's lift our mood with an upbeat song |
| 68east | Happy BirthdaySazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Southern’s birthday song “Happy Birthday” |
| 69east | Heartbeat-Thumping Birthday PartyIwai Sayuri |  play_arrow | 1980s hit songs by idol Sayuri Iwai |
| 70east | CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | A famous song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi that celebrates the start of a new chapter in life |
| 71east | Kanreki Celebration SongSen Masao |  play_arrow | Masao Sen’s enka to give on a 60th birthday |
| 72east | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari “YELL” — NHK morning drama theme song |
| 73east | birthdayKumaki Anri |  play_arrow | A song by Anri Kumaki that sings of gratitude toward children |