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 (81–90)
Happy Birthday no matter how old you areyoshida takurou85rank/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?
A Poem to Giveyuzu86rank/position
It’s said that this song was written by Yuzu for a fan who celebrated their birthday back when they were performing street gigs.
Yuzu are famous now, but in the days before that, they probably didn’t have much time or money.
That’s why the lyrics, which speak of giving a special “song” of their own, really hit home.
Some high school students aren’t allowed to have part-time jobs and can’t buy presents for friends or partners, right? In times like that, try giving them this song as a gift.
Embraced by loveSuperfly87rank/position
You may want to celebrate someone’s 60th birthday, but sometimes it’s hard to meet in person because they live far enough away to require a flight, or they’re not in the best health.
In times like that, how about making a celebratory video using this song? It’s a gentle, resonant ballad that sings about gratitude and wishing happiness for the life ahead, and the lyrics even mention being apart—so I think it’s a perfect fit.
If you give them a video filled with many happy moments from those long 60 years, I’m sure it will make them very happy!
treasurewacci88rank/position
It’s a coming-of-age song wrapped in a warm singing voice and gentle melody.
Released in August 2017 on the album “Nichijo Dramatic,” this celebrated track by wacci praises the wonder of meeting cherished people and the beauty of friendship.
It is also known for being used as speed skater Miho Takagi’s go-to song when she won the gold medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.
Featuring a soothing piano tone and the warm vocals of wacci’s lead singer Yohei Hashiguchi, the piece is perfect as background music for a video gift on a friend’s birthday or as part of a surprise event.
It’s a highly recommended song for moments when you want to say “thank you” to someone special or look back on shared memories.
Happy BirthdaySnow Man89rank/position
A heartwarming birthday song that straightforwardly conveys the feeling of “Thank you for being born” to someone special.
The gentle vocals woven by the members of Snow Man and the calm melody gradually seep into the listener’s heart.
It’s a warm track that makes you once again feel grateful for having someone by your side on the special day of their birthday.
This song is included on their second album, Snow Labo.
S2, released in September 2022.
Precisely because the album features a diverse range of tracks, this song’s simple and sincere message resonates even more deeply.
Why not use it as background music for a surprise video to deliver feelings that are usually too embarrassing to express? It will surely help create an unforgettable, special day.
Happy birthday to myselfnakanekana90rank/position
A song by Kanakana NAKANE that sings of love and blessings for oneself.
Released on December 6, 2021, her fourth single is a super-happy, explosive celebration that affirms one’s very existence.
With a pop sound and powerful vocals, it delivers a message that boosts self-esteem.
True to the style that made her popular on TikTok, the lyrics are charmingly humorous and relatable.
It’s the perfect track for reaffirming self-love or as background music when celebrating the birthday of someone special.
Japanese pop birthday songs (91–100)
Happy BirthdayKyōko91rank/position
Kyoko, who also shines as the vocalist of BARBEE BOYS, is known for her powerful, resonant voice.
A perfect birthday song for her is a track released in April 1997.
Written and composed by Shikao Suga, it was selected as the theme song for the theatrical film Detective Conan: The Time-Bombed Skyscraper.
While rock-tinged, it features a refined, forceful band sound with a faintly nostalgic melody that truly hits home.
The lyrics portray the frustration of being unable to fully express one’s feelings, and the heartfelt act of shouting a celebratory message skyward to a loved one far away—sentiments that are deeply moving.
Kyoko’s clear, expansive vocals add a positive hue to the story.
It’s an emotional song you’ll want to gift to a friend or lover living apart.