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)
BirthdayYuki Satoru78rank/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.
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly79rank/position
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.
Happy BirthdayStevie Wonder80rank/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.
Japanese pop/rock birthday songs (81–90)
Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari81rank/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.
Happy Birthday to You82rank/position
Speaking of birthdays, isn’t this the song that’s famous worldwide? Honestly, having everyone sing this simple song to celebrate is often the most heartwarming.
It seems it’s available at karaoke too, so why not give it a try?
Happy Birthday no matter how old you areyoshida takurou83rank/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?
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.