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

A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly50rank/position

Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

This is the perfect song for expressing the feelings you’ve put into a bouquet.

It wraps your gratitude for family or a loved one in a gentle, warm vocal performance.

Released in April 2008, it was also used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Edison no Haha,” resonating with many people.

It’s often chosen for moments when you want to convey your feelings to someone important, such as at weddings or graduation ceremonies.

Superfly’s powerful yet delicate voice is sure to deliver your feelings! Even if you find it hard to put your gratitude into words, gifting this song will get your message across.

miracleUru51rank/position

[Official] Uru “Kiseki” YouTube ver. Theme song for TBS Friday drama “Kounodori”

Miracle, a song that celebrates the birth of a newborn life, deeply moves those who listen.

Uru’s clear, translucent voice gently embraces the lyrics that portray parental love and the struggles they’ve overcome, even through painful moments.

The song’s development, which evokes scenes from the drama, resonates like a heartfelt cheer for everyone facing the life-changing event of childbirth.

Not only for those who have already experienced birth, but also for those who are about to become parents, this song will be a treasure that forever engraves the memories of precious moments.

Listening while watching your child grow will surely make tender feelings overflow.

Tears on My BirthdayHOUND DOG52rank/position

HOUND DOG: Tears of a Birthday

A ballad released in September 1982 by HOUND DOG, a rock band emblematic of the Showa era.

Its lyrics tell a heartrending story of breaking up with a lover on one’s 20th birthday, and Kohei Otomo’s powerful vocals make it a classic that resonates deeply.

The lyrics, expressing the fragility of youth and the pain of heartbreak, struck a chord with listeners.

The track fuses the band’s signature simple yet energetic rock sound with a distinctly Japanese kayō-rock sensibility.

It remains a live favorite and an indispensable song among fans.

A gem of a love song that speaks to the heart, it’s recommended for anyone who has experienced parting with someone precious or who feels nostalgic for their youth.

Happy BirthdayQ;indivi Starring Rin Oikawa53rank/position

Happy Birthday

This sparkling, radiant track is a happy tune that elevates the celebratory mood.

It’s a number released under the name Q;indivi Starring Rin Oikawa, with music producer Yusuke Tanaka leading Q;indivi and Rin Oikawa on vocals—her crystal-clear voice is absolutely lovely! The album Happy Celebration, which includes this song, was released in December 2010 and made waves by topping the dance chart even before its release.

Filled with pure feelings of celebrating someone special, this piece is a perfect BGM choice for a stylish birthday video.

Use it for a surprise for a friend, and they’re sure to love it.

A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota54rank/position

Shota Shimizu 'A Melody Instead of a Bouquet' MV (Full Size)

A perfect song to give to a lover or someone you care about on their birthday is “A Melody Instead of a Bouquet.” It was released in 2015 by Shota Shimizu, a singer active since the late 2000s.

The song features a classical melody that unfolds with a grand atmosphere.

Along with gentle, compassionate vocals, it conveys sincere feelings for a loved one.

It’s a heartwarming track that brightens the special day of someone more precious than anyone else.

Why not deliver the words you’re usually too shy to say by putting them into a song?

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Birthday SongMerofuroto55rank/position

Birthday Song

Crafted by Melofloat, known for their down-to-earth, unpretentious lyrics, this love-filled track is a perfect fit for amping up any celebratory mood with its uptempo, heartwarming melody.

The lyrics not only offer straightforward words of congratulations but also express gratitude for meeting someone and the importance of human connections, making you feel warm just by listening.

Released in January 2024, the song sparked a huge response on social media.

How about surprising your cherished friends or family by singing it together and creating the best memories?

Happy BirthdayNEWS56rank/position

NEWS – Happy Birthday [Official Music Video]

NEWS’s “Happy Birthday” is a song that lets you say both “Congratulations” and “Thank you.” Released in 2008, it was written and composed by the singer-songwriter SEAMO.

It expresses the feeling of “Happy Birthday” precisely because you’re together right now.

And above all, it conveys gratitude—“Thank you”—for the encounter between the two of you that made such a moment possible.

It also carries the wish that this wonderful feeling will continue far into the future, something you can share with someone special.

Send your overflowing love along with this song to celebrate the birthday of someone dear to you!

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