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 songs for birthdays (71–80)
Kimi Anniversary ~Thank You for Being Born.~sonā poketto78rank/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.
BirthdayYuki Satoru79rank/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 Birthday no matter how old you areyoshida takurou80rank/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?
Japanese pop/rock birthday songs (81–90)
Happy BirthdayKiroro81rank/position
Let us introduce a gem of a birthday song born in the Heisei era.
It’s a track included on the masterpiece “Sukina Hito ~ Kiroro no Sora ~” by Kiroro, a female duo formed during their school days.
With highly message-driven lyrics expressing the wish to shine as brightly as the sun and a rock-tinged sound, the song serves as a cheer for everyone celebrating a birthday.
Released in December 1999, it centers on themes of personal growth, change, and hope for a positive future—perfect for anyone looking to make a fresh start in life.
Why not listen to it as a gift for someone special on their birthday, or as a present to yourself?
Happy BirthdayStevie Wonder82rank/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.
Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari83rank/position
The gem of a masterpiece infused with Hibari Misora’s soul likens the subtleties of life to the flow of a river, offering deep empathy through its heartfelt lyrics and warm vocals that gently accompany many people’s hearts.
Released in January 1989, this song holds special significance as the last single she chose herself.
Performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, it has become a beloved piece across generations.
It is perfect as a gift for family members celebrating their 88th birthday or for someone dear, and as a song to accompany quiet moments of reflection at life’s milestones.
Its heartwarming melody and lyrics are sure to bring profound emotion and healing.
PRESENTMrs. GREEN APPLE84rank/position
A song that wraps your love for someone precious as if you were handing it over neatly packaged, filling you with warmth.
It’s a sparkling pop-rock number performed by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
The lyrics liken invisible feelings—everyday gratitude and affection—to a gift, and the pure, gentle message of simply wanting to see the other person’s happy face truly resonates.
The English version of this track was first released in April 2020, and it was later included on the band’s best-of album “5,” commemorating their fifth debut anniversary.
It’s a perfect choice for a surprise to convey your utmost thanks on a special day like a friend’s or family member’s birthday.