Popular Birthday Songs [Japanese Music Ranking]

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wacci “Treasure” (Lyric Video)

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.

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OKAMOTO’S　『HAPPY BIRTHDAY』

If a run-of-the-mill birthday song just doesn’t do it for you, I recommend this track by OKAMOTO’S.

Produced with Shigeru Kishida from Quruli, it’s a stylish piece of rock ’n’ roll with a buoyant, irresistible beat.

While it captures the sparkling joy of a birthday, it subtly weaves in a bittersweet perspective on the limited time we have, giving it real depth.

Perhaps it’s precisely because it’s not all fun and games that the presence of someone special feels even more precious.

Included on the album “Let It V,” released in January 2014, the song also drew attention as the theme for Ezaki Glico’s Pocky Chocolate commercial.

It’s the perfect pick when you want to give a friend’s party a slightly more grown-up vibe.