Popular birthday songs: Japanese/J-POP artist ranking [2026]
Birthday-themed songs have long been one of the popular music genres.
Even recently, it’s common for popular artists to release birthday songs that become a hot topic.
This time, we’ll introduce a ranking of the most popular birthday songs.
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Japanese artists for birthday songs (61–70)
Happy Birthdaysumika64rank/position
A sumika song that portrays the profound meanings hidden in everyday little moments.
It expresses the feeling of celebrating a birth with positive energy and a warm sound.
Its simple yet powerful message resonates memorably through the repeatedly sung phrases.
Released on March 3, 2021, it is included on the album “AMUSIC.” It has been well received by fans and has become a popular song frequently performed live.
It’s an ideal track not only as background music for celebrating a loved one’s birthday, but also for those times when you want to rediscover the small joys in everyday life.
Happy Happy Birthday!!naniwa danshi65rank/position
It’s a fun birthday song filled with friendship and gratitude.
The scenes of preparing a surprise party and the joy of everyone celebrating together are conveyed through Naniwa Danshi’s refreshing vocals and catchy melody.
With harmonies that highlight each member’s individuality and a bright, pop rhythm, this track is perfect for reaffirming bonds with someone special.
Featured on Limited Edition 1 of the album “+Alpha,” it was released in June 2024.
It’s recommended as background music for gift videos or for scenes at a surprise party.
An ideal song for those who want to celebrate a dear friend’s birthday with heartfelt sincerity.
Kimi Anniversary ~Thank You for Being Born.~sonā poketto66rank/position
It’s a birthday song that expresses gratitude with the message “Thank you for being born.” Released in November 2012, it was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s ‘Portal ANN News & Sports’ and as the campaign song for Yomiuriland’s “Jewellumination 2012.” The track is a ballad that blends Sonar Pocket’s signature pop and R&B, featuring a warm and memorable melody.
It’s perfect for karaoke when celebrating the birthdays of a partner, family member, or friend, and is a recommended song for conveying love and appreciation to someone special.
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu67rank/position
Here is the famous song by Kyu Sakamoto that was loved not only in Japan but also overseas under the title “Sukiyaki.” It was released in 1961.
With lyrics by Rokusu ke E i and music by Hachidai Nakamura, it’s a masterpiece by the so-called “Roku-Hachi-Kyu Trio.” The whistling in the instrumental break was reportedly performed by Kyu Sakamoto himself, who was skilled at whistling.
Although the lyrics are sad, the song carries a bright energy that somehow lifts your spirits.
It’s a tune that may shine a hopeful light on the life ahead for those reaching their sixtieth birthday.
BirthdayYuki Satoru68rank/position
While many lyrics celebrate someone’s birthday, this is a birthday song that feels like speaking to oneself.
It’s a track from singer-songwriter Kei Yuki’s 2019 album “Tanjou ~Birthday~.” There are no congratulatory words like “congratulations” in the lyrics, yet you can feel the love you’ve received up to now and the earnest resolve to live through a world that becomes harsher and more painful as you grow up.
It’s a song that resonates all the more because of her beautiful voice—one that can even sound like a young boy’s.
Happy BirthdayStevie Wonder69rank/position
This is a song to celebrate birthdays, characterized by its friendly melody and heartwarming lyrics.
It was released in June 1981 and included on the album “Hotter than July.” More than just a birthday song, it carries a profound meaning, honoring the legacy of civil rights leader Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
The work was created as part of a campaign to establish Dr.
King’s birthday as a national holiday.
Isn’t it a staple birthday song in Western music? By conveying the importance of everyone celebrating together across race and religion, it’s perfect for sincerely celebrating the birthday of someone special.
Happy Birthday no matter how old you areyoshida takurou70rank/position
Takuro Yoshida’s heartwarming “No Matter How Old You Are, Happy Birthday,” released on March 28, 2001, is a birthday song that stays close to the listener’s heart.
It was also used as the ending theme for the TV Asahi program “T×2 SHOW,” making it beloved by many.
It’s a wonderful song that makes you want to sing while wishing happiness for someone special under warm sunlight.
Filled with love and gratitude for the person celebrating their birthday, it’s a song you can appreciate with a fresh feeling as the years go by.
A birthday is a special day that comes only once a year.
Why not send your congratulations through this song?