Father’s Day Song Rankings [2026]
Here’s the ranking of this year’s trending “Father’s Day songs.”
We’ll introduce the most-listened-to tracks of the year in order!
Father’s Day is the perfect chance to express the gratitude we can’t always put into words.
If you find a song in the rankings that your dad might like or that matches your feelings, why not send it to him?
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Father’s Day Song Rankings [2026] (11–20)
Words of FarewellKaientai11rank/position
Kaientai is a folk group featuring Tetsuya Takeda, who is active in TV dramas and variety shows.
Did you know that their ninth major single, “Okuru Kotoba”—long cherished as a classic graduation song—was originally written about Tetsuya Takeda’s own heartbreak? Its lyrics, which also resonate as thoughts and messages to family, make it a perfect song to give on Father’s Day.
It’s an immortal masterpiece that transcends generations and will likely move listeners all the more if they grew up in the same era as the song.
I long to see you now.MISIA12rank/position
MISIA is a singer who has gained popularity with her overwhelming vocal prowess and who actively engages in social and charitable activities beyond music.
Her 23rd single, “Aitakute Ima,” used as the theme song for the TV drama JIN, features a grand melody and ensemble that resonate deeply.
Its message, which connects with feelings toward a father living far away, is something many people can relate to.
It’s a soulful number that brings the hearts of family members closer together.
I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.Kuwata Keisuke13rank/position
This song, which sings of the courage that connects us to a bright future, speaks for my feelings of respect toward my admired father.
There’s no doubt it will become the perfect theme song to rouse your spirit—at work and in everyday life.
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro14rank/position
Kobukuro’s song “A Flower That Blooms Only Here” expresses deep love and the joys and sorrows of life through its beautiful melody and lyrics.
Released in 2005, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Ruri no Shima.” This masterpiece movingly portrays the strength and hope to face life’s hardships, overcome tears, and keep looking forward.
It’s a perfect song to give on Father’s Day with gratitude to your dad.
It’s a wonderful work that makes you want to cherish the bond between the two of you forever.
3090 ~Song of Love~LGMonkees15rank/position
The lyrics convey warmth and tenderness, making it a masterpiece filled with vivid memories of my father from childhood.
Just as having a child can awaken feelings of gratitude toward one’s father, this is a wonderful song imbued with a deep sense of appreciation for a loved one.
Make it into a bouquet.wacci16rank/position
This moving song conveys gratitude to one’s parents through a warm melody.
Included on the November 2018 album “Gunjō Refrain,” it gently sings of the feelings one wants to express only now, as an adult, to parents who put up with so much since childhood.
In May 2020, a music video composed of photos and videos of family memories submitted by about 400 fans was released, warming many hearts amid stay-at-home restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Perfect for moments when you want to express your feelings to someone special—such as a Mother’s Day gift or a wedding thank-you to parents—the song continues to be beloved for wacci’s gentle vocals.
Ariga juujuuHitoto Yo17rank/position
The overflowing feeling of gratitude can’t be summed up by just “thank you,” a sentiment symbolized even by the song title’s repeated symbols.
As they look back on half a lifetime, they sing as if reaffirming their father’s appeal and proudly declaring that they still haven’t lost the memories of that day.
I’ll write a letter.JUDY AND MARY18rank/position
This song by JUDY AND MARY was released as a single in 1998.
It was cut from the album “POP LIFE” and was used in an NTT DoCoMo PHS commercial.
The lyrics, which convey the warm feeling of staying connected even when far apart, are especially striking.
Through the act of writing a letter, it carefully weaves feelings of gratitude and the thoughts held in one’s heart for someone important.
As you listen, you’ll surely feel like writing a letter to your father, too.
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly19rank/position
Perfect for moving scenes! This deeply soulful, love-filled song—so characteristic of Superfly, one of Japan’s leading divas—will linger in your heart after just one listen.
It’s the perfect number to express everyday gratitude that’s too embarrassing to say out loud, letting the music speak for you!
Family SongHoshino Gen20rank/position
Set to a heartwarming melody, this masterpiece gently sings about the small joys of everyday life and the connections between people.
Gen Hoshino delicately depicts scenes like morning light and windowsills, as if capturing familiar moments within a family.
Its message—embracing bonds that go beyond blood ties and accepting the diversifying forms of family with warmth—resonates deep within.
Released in August 2017, the song was used as the theme for the Nippon TV drama “Overprotected Kahoko” and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Its distinctive sound, which skillfully incorporates elements of late-1960s to early-1970s soul music, is another draw.
It’s a gem that stays close to the feeling of wishing happiness for someone important to you, so why not listen to it in a quiet moment alone? Its gentle sound may even move you to tears.