[2026] A roundup of recommended Japanese wedding songs for men

Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken

Ken Hirai “May I Call It Magic?” MUSIC VIDEO (Short Ver.)

It was released in 2016 as Ken Hirai’s 40th single.

The song was used in a TV commercial for Panasonic’s LUMIX GX7 Mark II digital single-lens reflex camera featuring Haruka Ayase, and it’s a love ballad characterized by the falsetto that is synonymous with Hirai.

The sound is simple, consisting only of Hirai’s vocals and acoustic guitar by Ryosuke Nagaoka.

Precious LoveEXILE ATSUSHI

EXILE ATSUSHI / Precious Love

Released in 2014 as EXILE ATSUSHI’s sixth single.

This love ballad, written and composed by ATSUSHI, was used as the theme song for the wedding magazine Zexy’s commercial.

It portrays a love story leading up to marriage and is a moving piece.

ATSUSHI’s sweet voice resonates as a heartfelt wedding song.

Lifetime RespectMiki Dōsan

Miki Douzan – Lifetime Respect (English Lyrics)

Released in 2001 as Michiyama Miki’s 11th single, this song reached No.

1 on the Oricon Singles Chart in its fifth week—his first, and the first ever for a reggae track.

It quickly brought widespread recognition to a genre that had not been very well known in Japan up to that point.

The song is notable for its masculine lyrics sung in Kansai dialect, declaring, “Let’s be together for life.”

bouquetMarushii

Marcy – Bouquet of Happiness (Official Music Video)

Marcy’s song is a moving piece themed around deep love and sincerity in romance.

The lyrics liken feelings for a precious partner to a bouquet of flowers, and the warm, embracing sound resonates with the heart.

Released as a digital single in October 2022, it was also chosen as the theme song for a romantic reality show.

Vocalist Ukyo Yoshida wrote and composed the track, gently expressing the small joys felt in everyday life and the cherished moments with a lover.

It’s a song you’ll want to play at weddings, anniversaries, and other occasions when you want to convey gratitude to someone special.

I’ll be by your side.Maeda Nobuteru

Wataru Maeda (TUBE) I'll be by your side

Released in 1993 as Wataru Maeda’s fifth single, this song was used as the ending theme for the TBS program “Information Space J.” It’s a classic ballad that expresses a man’s straightforward feelings for the woman he loves.

You can feel the depth of his love in his wish to accept anything and always be on her side.

Maeda’s vocals resonate deeply in this track.

Heart KnotYuuma

Yuma “Heart Knot” Official Music Video

This is a warm ballad by Yuma, written to celebrate the departure into a new chapter of a dear person.

Released in July 2025, it carries a special backstory: it was created as a wedding gift for his own manager.

The song gently weaves pure gratitude and blessings for the future.

The calm tones of piano and acoustic guitar further highlight its straightforward message.

If you listen when you want to express appreciation to a friend or partner, it’s sure to warm your heart.

Highly recommended if you’re looking for a wedding song!

SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA

[MV] SAY YES / CHAGE and ASKA

Released in 1991 as CHAGE and ASKA’s 27th single.

It was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “The 101st Proposal.” Thanks to the drama’s success, CHAGE and ASKA achieved their first No.

1 on the Oricon charts and their first million-seller with this song in the 12th year since their debut.

The lyrics, filled with straightforward expressions of love, make it a moving song.