Popular Birthday Songs [Japanese Music Ranking]
Introducing the latest Top 100 ranking of popular Japanese birthday songs all at once, ordered by most views! You want to make the best memories on your once-a-year birthday, right? Choosing the right music to liven up the celebration is very important.
Pick the perfect track from the popular ranking.
The playlist is updated weekly.
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Japanese Pop/Rock Birthday Songs (61–70)
Door of LifeTakeuchi Mariya64rank/position
A song marked by a beautiful, soul-stirring melody and lyrics that reflect a profound outlook on life.
It also drew attention when it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Katagoshi no Koibito” (Over the Shoulder Lover).
Its powerful message—affirming each stage of life from one’s 20s through the 50s and beyond, and declaring that life has value at any age—makes it perfect for celebrating longevity.
Mariya Takeuchi’s warm vocals blend exquisitely with the arrangement by her husband, Tatsuro Yamashita, offering heartfelt comfort to listeners.
It’s a heartwarming piece you’ll want to give with gratitude to someone special.
Birthday SongMerofuroto65rank/position
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 Birthday SongMakihara Noriyuki66rank/position
On your birthday, you should be the first one to celebrate yourself! Before heading to the birthday party, the perfect song to celebrate yourself with is Noriyuki Makihara’s “Happy Birthday Song.” It was included on the 2001 album Home Sweet Home.
Though life can be tough, the belief that good things will surely come depending on your own actions is depicted through Makihara’s characteristic words and storytelling.
On this day when you’ve turned a year older, it inspires you to tackle things anew with a fresh spirit.
Happy BirthdayNEWS67rank/position
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!
Happy BirthdayB’z68rank/position
Birthdays are the best day not only for the person celebrating, but also for everyone around them! And B’z’s “Happy Birthday” is the perfect song to make that day even more exciting.
It’s a super hype rock number.
From the intro, it bursts with a happy vibe, so it’s great to play when bringing out the cake at a surprise party, and it also works well as background music for videos! The ending wraps up really cleanly, too! Send it along with the biggest, brightest smile!
Happy BirthdayEXILE69rank/position
“Happy Birthday,” included on EXILE’s 2006 album ASIA, by the music group known for delivering overwhelming performances through singing and dance.
Packed with a sincere message to someone special, it’s recommended even for those who feel shy about expressing their feelings directly in words.
Try singing it calmly to its slow tempo.
If you divide parts into main vocals and chorus, it’s sure to create even more excitement.
Happy Birthdaysumika70rank/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.