[2026] A roundup of classic and popular J-POP songs about gifts [Japanese music]

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

The word “present,” which makes us happy no matter how old we are, has a sound that somehow fills us with joy all on its own, doesn’t it?

Of course, there are many kinds of presents.

From celebrations like birthdays to small, thoughtful gifts, our everyday lives are filled with all sorts of “presents.”

In this article, we’ve picked out and compiled classic Japanese songs—J-pop hits—centered around the theme of “presents.”

From the latest popular tracks to timeless classics, please enjoy the many “presents” offered by these artists!

[2026] A Collection of Classic and Popular J-Pop Songs About Gifts [Japanese Music] (51–60)

An unexpected giftTakeuchi Mariya

A Sudden Gift (Taeko Onuki / Mariya Takeuchi) Cover

An unexpected giftTakeuchi Mariya

Mariya Takeuchi’s “Totsuzen no Okurimono” is included on the album “BEGINNING.” It has become hard to find in CD shops, and it seems easier to obtain it online through sites like Amazon.

It is a cover song by Taeko Onuki.

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In conclusion

As mentioned at the beginning, the word “present” covers a wide range of things, and there were even songs that sang about presents in a negative rather than a positive sense.

For listeners, the songs by their favorite singers or bands are themselves “presents,” and I’d be happy if you’ve found a new favorite “present-themed song” of your own!