[Thank You] A classic song expressing gratitude to one’s parents. A number loved across generations.

In everyday, fleeting moments and at life’s milestones, many of us feel the urge to express our gratitude to our parents.

In this article, we introduce famous songs filled with appreciation for parents.

They’re perfect not only for bouquet presentations and reading letters to parents at weddings, but also as a surprise on birthdays and anniversaries.

Why not send the thanks you don’t usually put into words, along with a moving song that speaks for your feelings?

Playlist

[Thank You] A classic song expressing gratitude to one’s parents. A number loved across generations.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Song of ParentsGReeeeN		A song that expresses gratitude to one’s parents
2	Letterback number		A song expressing gratitude to my parents
3	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		A gentle song for Utada Hikaru’s mother
4	To MomAI		A song in which a daughter delivers gratitude and love to her mom
5	budKobukuro		Kobukuro’s “Tsubomi” is a moving masterpiece.
6	You.haji→		Hajime→'s song that sings gratitude to parents
7	Circle of Thanksayaka		A classic song that sings gratitude to one’s parents
8	Mother’s SongYoshida Yamada		Singing gratitude and love for my mother
9	Happiness ForeverMISIA		MISIA’s wedding classic “Happiness Forever”
10	Motherkariyushi 58		Kariyushi58's 'Anma': Feelings for a Mother
11	FamilyORANGE RANGE		A warm song by ORANGE RANGE that expresses gratitude to family
12	mothermakaroni enpitsu		Signature songs of Macaroni Enpitsu
13	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		A drama theme song co-written with DISH//
14	AlwaysNishino Kana		A love-themed ballad by Kana Nishino
15	to MotherYUI		A message song about YUI’s relationship with her mother
16	funny storyTani Yuuki		A warm song themed around family love
17	HitomiFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Hitomi” is a gem of a song that sings of inner affection.
18	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s classic of gratitude
19	A Ballad Dedicated to My MotherKaientai		Kaientai's song of gratitude to mothers is a masterpiece.
20	Only by livingKiroro		Kiroro’s “Ikite Koso” teaches the meaning of living.
21	Thank youOhashi Takuya		A moving song pledging gratitude and support to one’s parents
22	Letter ~To My Beloved~Fujita Maiko		A heartwarming classic that sings gratitude to one's parents
23	Because you are hereUru		Theseus's Ship theme song emotional ballad
24	Thinking of my parentsKiyosaku (MONGOL800)		A moving song that makes you realize the importance of your parents
25	Nobody’s HomeONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK, a song of gratitude to parents
26	Thank youHY		HY's gratitude song, a heartfelt thank you
27	A bouquet with all my heartSazan Ōrusutāzu		A ballad by Southern All Stars that conveys gratitude
28	Batonwacci		A song that connects parental love to the next generation
29	A Song for Youpanchi☆yutaka		Introduction to a song expressing gratitude to one’s mother
30	To MotherKG		A ballad that expresses gratitude to one’s mother
31	Mom and DadHitoto Yo		A heartwarming song by Yo Hitoto expressing her feelings for her parents
32	HOMEShimizu Shota		Nostalgia and family felt by those who have left their hometown
33	Letter to my parentsGReeeeN		A Letter of Gratitude and Apology to My Parents
34	wisdom toothChatto Monchī		Chatmonchy’s famous song expressing gratitude to parents
35	pure-heartedTamaki Kōji		A ballad by Koji Tamaki expressing gratitude to his mother
36	I don’t really remember.Mr.Children		Gratitude to Parents and Unforgettable Memories
37	A salvia budHOME MADE kazoku		A moving song themed around the love and gratitude between parent and child
38	Ariga juujuuHitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo’s classic song expressing gratitude to her parents
39	Let’s each start walkingAbe Mao		Mao Abe’s movie theme song, a ballad depicting family bonds
40	My HomeFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		Gratitude to Parents and the Importance of My Family Home
41	Dear you…roodo obu mejyaa		A song that expresses gratitude to one’s parents
42	filial pietyWST		Portraying the importance of everyday life and family with gratitude
43	Family compositionOkazaki Taiiku		Okazaki Taiiku’s warm song that repeatedly calls out family members’ titles
44	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		A famous Superfly song that conveys gratitude
45	Make it into a bouquet.wacci		A song to express gratitude on Mother's Day
46	Ten thousand thanksfumika		A ballad that sings of gratitude to one's parents
47	like youDREAMS COME TRUE		Introduction of the Kampo Life campaign song
48	3090 ~Song of Love~LGMonkees		A warm song that expresses gratitude to one's parents
49	To the futureKiroro		Kiroro’s song of gratitude to mothers
50	Song of ThanksZushi Sankyōdai		A thank-you song that sings of gratitude to family
51	GiftBRADIO		BRADIO’s song of gratitude to parents
52	The reason I was bornTakahashi Yuu		Takahashi Yu’s “Umareta Riyuu” is a song themed around marriage.
53	Happy Birthday SongHamada Shogo		A birthday song filled with gratitude to my parents
54	existenceWANIMA		A heartwarming Mother's Day song filled with thoughts for my grandmother
55	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		A warm and bittersweet song that expresses memories and gratitude from the graduation ceremony
56	COLORSGLAY		For a wedding. A song about the resolve to protect the one you love.
57	Episode ~Because We’re Family~NEXT-STYLE		Parent Appreciation Song in NEST-STYLE
58	MOTHERSEAMO		A moving letter expressing gratitude to my mother
59	Pure white brideZushi Sankyōdai		A song that expresses gratitude to one’s parents at a wedding
60	Thank You ~Voices at Departure~ (Thank You to Everyone ver.)berii guddoman		An inspiring song of gratitude by Berry Goodman
61	Dear MamaLGYankees		A warm message song expressing gratitude to one’s parents
62	treasure holderAina ji Endo		Aina the End: A Song of Gratitude and Bonds
63	A Song for My MotherBIGMAMA		A song that honestly expresses gratitude and love for my mother
64	I’m sorry, Mom.YU-A		A song of parental love that turns YU-A’s life experiences into poetry
65	forever; for good; indefinitelyROYALcomfort		ROYALcomfort, a song of gratitude to parents
66	Thank youshikuramen		Introduction to Cyclamen's J-POP hip-hop songs
67	LetterKiyama Yusaku		Yusaku Kiyama’s Parents Appreciation Song Letter
68	Letter.ROYALcomfort		ROYALcomfort’s gratitude song to mothers
69	Ring the bellpush-pull pot		Push Pull Pot “Ring the Bell” Gratitude to My Hometown
70	BIG MAMASoul Camp		A song expressing gratitude and love for one’s mother
71	father-in-lawhanawa		Hanawa sings his gratitude to his father-in-law
72	maman (acoustic ver.)umitachi		A song filled with gratitude for my mother
73	Ink of the HeartBEGIN		A song of gratitude to parents by the Okinawan band BEGIN
74	My feelingsKawasaki Takaya		Takaya Kawasaki sings about gratitude to his parents
75	Eternal MemoriesCrystal Kay		Introduction to Crystal Kay's songs
76	carnationJanne Da Arc		A Message Song for My Mother
77	Family LetterZushi Sankyōdai		A family letter singing gratitude to my parents
78	MotherAge Factory		A warm song that depicts love and gratitude for one’s mother
79	hyacinthyuzu		The theme song of the movie “Tonbi,” Yuzu’s song about parental love.
80	A gift from GodUtoku Keiko		A song by Keiko Utoku filled with gratitude
81	Thank youTHUNDER		A reggae singer sang about gratitude to his parents.
82	I want to be like you.consado		A classic song by Consado that sings gratitude to one’s parents
83	embraceImai Eriko		A ballad song that Eriko Imai gifted as a wedding present to Takako Uehara.
84	Thank youMotoi Miho		A wedding song to express gratitude to my parents
85	MotherEINSHTEIN (Ainshutain)		Einstein: A Song of Gratitude to His Mother
86	Daddy’s SongImawano Kiyoshirō		Dad looks brilliant and cool when he’s working.
87	Dad.haji→		A ballad by HAZZIE expressing gratitude to his father
88	dandelionMatsushita Kohei		A heartwarming song by Kohei Matsushita. It expresses gratitude to parents and loved ones.
89	1960Surou Haitsu to Taiyou		1960 of Slow Heights and the Sun: Gratitude to Parents
90	MomFragment feat. Shingate		A song that speaks of gratitude and respect for one’s mother
91	Dadhiiragi		A song that expresses gratitude to a father
92	Letter: To My Mothermic-alone		A song about gratitude and regret toward one’s mother
93	Homesick Night Homesick BluesKaneko Ayano		Singing of feelings for family and the loneliness of parting
94	A path where bright red deigo flowers bloomNarisoko Yūko		A famous song by Yuko Narisoko from Okinawa that portrays the struggle between a parent's support and one's dreams.
95	Dear MamaCOLOR		Atsushi sings about gratitude to his mother
96	Like father, like daughterKU&yoshi ikuzo		A warm duet song about parental love
97	MOTHEROku Hanako		A song that resonates with the feelings of wanting to apologize after a fight with your parents
98	Ceremonygo!go!vanillas		A warm, heartfelt song that portrays the bond between parent and child
99	To youLAF		LAF's moving song of gratitude to parents
100	Omouta ~Thinking of Parents~Kiyosaku (MONGOL800)		Singing gratitude to my parents
101	White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s song that expresses gratitude to his parents
102	Hymn to MotherMetis		Metis’s thank-you song to her mother
103	namekatahira rina		A moving song for weddings that sings of gratitude to parents
104	GratitudeHirahara Ayaka		Recommend expressing gratitude to Ayaka Hirahara
105	Thank You Mamaberii guddoman		A heartwarming classic that sings of deep love and gratitude for one's mother
106	Thank you, forever…Nishiuchi Mariya		A moving song filled with gratitude
107	GratitudeHajime Chitose		A song that expresses everyday happiness and gratitude to a loved one
108	To MomAoyama Teruma		Aoyama Thelma “To Mom” Gratitude to My Mother
109	cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s famous song of gratitude to her mother
110	day by dayYoshida Yamada		A heartwarming classic that portrays the love of an elderly couple
111	Hey, MomKOKONA		A moving work that expresses gratitude to a mother with a gentle singing voice
112	Again and again — Thoughts for my mother —Oka Midori		A gem of a song that sings of gratitude and love for a mother
113	Mom’s backIrihi Akane		A warm anthem of support that portrays the bond between mother and child
114	Thank you for your love.MISIA		A heartfelt ballad in which MISIA sings her gratitude for love
115	Second confessionKissBeeWEST		Rock-style songs by KissBeeWEST
116	hugYOAKE		The moving song “Gyu” by the shape-shifting band YOAKE
117	The song I, at 22, gave to my motherSukaipīsu		A Song of Gratitude to a Mother by Sky Peace
118	Memories are beautifulAimer		A moving song depicting Aimer’s gratitude and love for her father
119	Happy MarriageSilent Siren		Silent Siren, a song of gratitude to their parents
120	Bonds of LoveKaneda Tatsue		An enka song that expresses the feelings of caring for one’s parents. A work filled with love.
121	Mother,Taburetto Jun		Jun Tablet sings a ballad of gratitude to his mother, written and composed by Tokiko Kato.
122	Sweet HomeMimori Suzuko		A warm song that sings of gratitude to one’s family
123	Thank you—hometownIssei Tsushima		A Song of Gratitude to My Parents by Issei Tsushima
124	Love SongGReeeeN		A heartwarming song filled with gratitude
125	I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko		A masterpiece filled with gratitude to my father, thoughts for someone dear
126	THANK YOUFukuhara Miho		Miho Fukuhara’s gratitude song conveys her feelings for her parents
127	giftsakura shimeji		A song for students that sings gratitude to their mothers
128	Family Daymisono		An inspiring song by misono that portrays feelings toward one’s parents
129	how beautiful you areHamasaki Ayumi		A ballad that sings gratitude to my mother
130	Shoulder Tapping Songdōyō		A children’s song that expresses gratitude and affection toward parents
131	From 24-year-old me to MomMACO		An adult child sings their gratitude to their mother
132	The last train where Mom is waitingFukuda Kouhei		A heartwarming song by Kohei Fukuda that sings of gratitude and love for his mother
133	Thank youSun Set Swish		A heartwarming song that conveys gratitude
134	umbilical cordSOFFet		Sofe’s song that sings gratitude to her mother