Popular birthday songs: Japanese/J-POP artist ranking [2026]

Birthday SongGoose house85rank/position

Birthday Song / Goose house (original)

This heartwarming, birthday-themed song is filled with gratitude for a cherished person.

The lyrics, which celebrate the birthday person as the star, are striking, and they carry the message that the presence of those around you is the greatest gift of all.

Goose house’s clear vocals and refreshing sound beautifully capture the joy of a special day like a birthday.

Released on June 4, 2012, this moving track works perfectly as BGM for birthday parties or background music for video projects.

It’s a highly recommended song to gift with heartfelt feelings when celebrating a loved one’s birthday.

Birthdaysadamasashi86rank/position

Birth Day / Tsurube’s Cheers to Families Theme # Masashi Sada

The song that teaches us how wonderful it is to celebrate a birthday is “Birth Day.” It was released in 1997 by Masashi Sada, a singer-songwriter who is also active as a novelist and film director.

Some of you may know it as the theme song for the NHK program “Tsurube’s Family Cheers.” Its gentle, pastoral soundscape resonates deeply.

The lyrics, which express gratitude to those who celebrate your birthday, also convey warmth.

It’s a piece you can gift to someone special—or enjoy quietly on your own birthday.

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Someone’s birthday again todayKirinji87rank/position

Someone's birthday again today

Crafted by Kirinji, known for their urban, sophisticated sound, this is a gem of a birthday song.

Included on their March 2008 album “7-seven-,” the track originally came to life as part of a 2007 project.

Its warm message—wishing that on their birthday, at least, everyone can be happy—truly resonates.

Stylish, starry-night soundscapes and gentle vocals add sparkle to a special day.

Though the world holds its share of bittersweet moments, the theme of making the night of celebration the best time gently sinks into an adult heart.

It’s a perfect number for a calm, intimate celebration with someone dear.

From here on, OndoŌizumi Itsurō88rank/position

From here on, Ondo

Itsuro Oizumi, who sang about his own grandchild in the song “Mago,” released it in 1999 and made it a huge hit.

In fact, “Mago” was Oizumi’s debut single.

His wonderfully celebratory number “Korekara Ondo” carries the same spirit: with lyrics that say, “Kiju, Beiju, and of course Hakuju are just milestones in life—no matter how old you are, your life is still ahead of you,” it’s a sentiment many can relate to.

The call-and-response “Ah, sore-sore!” is great fun too—don’t forget it when you sing karaoke.

All in all, it’s an essential track for celebrating Beiju and longevity.

A birthday that annoys me because I love you too muchHoshino Yuna89rank/position

A Birthday That Makes Me Mad Because I Love You Too Much / Yuna Hoshino [Official Music Video]

Hoshino Yuna’s 3rd single is a track that portrays the complex emotions of love, capturing the feeling of eagerly awaiting a message from someone special on your birthday.

It begins with the absence of a notification right after the date changes, and the lyrics delicately weave together the intensity of affection and the struggle to be honest—truly memorable.

The song was released in November 2023 to coincide with Hoshino Yuna’s own 19th birthday.

Its pop arrangement is also a major draw.

It’s a highly relatable pop tune you’ll want to listen to both as a gift for someone celebrating a birthday and when you want to sort out your own feelings.

HAPPY BIRTHDAYOKAMOTO’S90rank/position

OKAMOTO’S　『HAPPY BIRTHDAY』

If a run-of-the-mill birthday song just doesn’t do it for you, I recommend this track by OKAMOTO’S.

Produced with Shigeru Kishida from Quruli, it’s a stylish piece of rock ’n’ roll with a buoyant, irresistible beat.

While it captures the sparkling joy of a birthday, it subtly weaves in a bittersweet perspective on the limited time we have, giving it real depth.

Perhaps it’s precisely because it’s not all fun and games that the presence of someone special feels even more precious.

Included on the album “Let It V,” released in January 2014, the song also drew attention as the theme for Ezaki Glico’s Pocky Chocolate commercial.

It’s the perfect pick when you want to give a friend’s party a slightly more grown-up vibe.

Happy birthday songkariyushi 5891rank/position

Happy birthday song

On birthdays, it’s customary to put as many candles on the cake as the person’s age and blow them out while making a wish.

As we get older, the number of candles might be a little disheartening (lol), but I think it also makes you feel refreshed, like a new year is beginning.

This is a wonderful song that expresses gratitude for the special person celebrating their birthday being born into this world, and cheers them on for the year ahead.

It’s a song that lets you imagine a happy birthday, so please consider sending it to someone important to you.