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 birthday songs (11–20)
birthdayKumaki Anri11rank/position
Anri Kumaki is a singer-songwriter who has worked on numerous tie-in projects for dramas and films.
She’s known for her gentle, enveloping vocals.
Among her songs, the one that’s perfect for celebrations is “Birthday.” Its piano-centered, dramatic band sound resonates deeply.
The lyrics, which candidly express feelings for a loved one, can move you to tears.
Through her clear, transparent singing, you’ll feel both wistful and uplifted.
It’s a heartfelt song you’ll want to give to someone who’s been important to you—family, friends, or a romantic partner.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number12rank/position
Don’t birthdays feel a little bittersweet when you’ve got an unrequited crush? In moments like that, the music of back number, a three-piece rock band from Gunma Prefecture, gently keeps you company.
It’s a night spent longing to hear “Happy birthday” from the person you like.
The protagonist’s frustration—able to think of silly small talk, yet unable to say the one thing that matters—really tugs at your heart.
Released in February 2019 as their 20th single, this song also made waves as the theme for the TV drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love.” It’s perfect for those nights when you’d rather step away from the circle cheering “Happy birthday!” and sink into your feelings alone.
Or maybe you could sing it at karaoke and let them notice how you really feel…
that might just work!
Happy birthdayKetsumeishi13rank/position
If it’s a friend’s birthday, you want to celebrate loudly and with happy energy, right? This song by Ketsumeishi is the perfect birthday anthem that really lifts your mood.
It’s a fan favorite featured on their album “Ketsuno Police 5,” released in August 2007.
It was also used as a theme for a Nippon TV program and in commercials.
The song doesn’t just celebrate birthdays—it carries a warm message about first thanking the parents who brought you into the world.
It also depicts the fun of partying, so it’s sure to get everyone excited! It’s a piece that will make a birthday with someone special an even more memorable occasion.
Birthday songSKELT 8 BAMBINO14rank/position
Birthday Song is a heartwarming birthday tune by SKELT 8 BAMBINO, filled with gratitude for being born and wishes for happiness to come.
Its lyrics, which sing of the meaning of your existence and the joy of living, gently wrap the heart of the person celebrating their birthday and bless their special day.
Released in November 2014 and included on the album A Bouquet for You of That Day, which brims with appreciation for someone special, this track is recommended for those who want to sincerely say “congratulations” on a loved one’s birthday, as well as for those who wish to learn to truly love themselves.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYFUNKY MONKEY BABYS15rank/position
A heartwarming song with a birthday theme.
It features the warm lyrics and melody characteristic of FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, conveying a gentle tenderness that feels close to the listener’s heart.
Included on the album FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 4, released in December 2011, the song expresses gratitude to a special person celebrating their birthday.
Loved long after the group’s disbandment, it’s perfect as background music for celebratory posts on Instagram Stories or Reels.
Why not send this song with your feelings of celebration for your loved one’s birthday?
Happy Birthday to you youYUI16rank/position
This is a classic song by singer-songwriter YUI for celebrating birthdays.
The melody is incredibly catchy, and before you know it, you’ll find yourself humming along.
The lyrics depict fun scenes like blowing out candles and making a toast, while also conveying a warm promise for the future—to stay together even through tough days.
The track is included on the acclaimed album “CAN’T BUY MY LOVE,” released in April 2007.
YUI’s cute vocals and the bright, buoyant sound will make any celebration even more lively.
It’s perfect not only for surprise performances for a special friend or partner, but also as party BGM or a song for everyone to sing together at karaoke.
Happy Birthday To YouOfisharu Higedan Dism17rank/position
Every time we celebrate a birthday, many of us may feel that we’re a little different from the adults we imagined we’d be as children.
This song gently stays close to that slightly sentimental feeling.
Rather than building to a flashy high, it offers quiet encouragement, giving you a push to say goodbye to your timid self and make a fresh start.
The track is included on the 2016 mini-album “MAN IN THE MIRROR.” Why not gift it to a dear friend—or to yourself?
HAPPY BIRTHDAYMONGOL80018rank/position
MONGOL800’s “Birthday Song” is a track that straightforwardly expresses the joy of celebrating a birthday.
Released on April 7, 2000, it was included on the album “GO ON AS YOU ARE.” Its lyrics convey a positive attitude toward growing older and the happiness of being celebrated by loved ones, delivering a simple yet heartfelt message.
Also used as the theme song for NHK General TV’s “Tsurube no Kazoku ni Kanpai,” this piece is perfect not only for those celebrating their own birthday but also for anyone who wants to celebrate someone special.
Be sure to give it a listen—its warm sound encapsulates the musical style of MONGOL800, an Okinawa-based band.
Happy BirthdayNishino Kana19rank/position
Kana Nishino’s birthday song is a perfect BGM to liven up a dear friend’s birthday in a festive way.
It depicts everything from the party preparations to the big moment.
Hearing the warm feelings of gratitude for having such a friend and the hope to stay close from here on is sure to tug at your heartstrings.
Released in May 2014, the track still enjoys enduring popularity.
If you’re looking for BGM to play at a celebratory party, this song might be just the thing.
Capturing the joy of the occasion, it will make any birthday feel even more colorful.
HappinessAI20rank/position
This is a renowned R&B-style song that portrays a chain of hope and happiness.
Released in December 2011, it was inspired by a drawing made by a child that AI saw during a meeting.
With its strong, heartfelt message, the song was featured in Coca-Cola’s Christmas campaign from 2011 to 2015, bringing a warm atmosphere to many.
Included on the album “INDEPENDENT,” it became highly popular, earning Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
Reminding us that happiness is always close by, this track is perfect as background music for a video gift on a friend’s birthday.
If you send it while reflecting on the precious moments you’ve shared and conveying your feelings for them, it’s sure to make them happy.