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 (31–40)
Your Little Song31rank/position
“Chiisana Kimi no Uta” is the commercial song for Benesse Corporation’s “Kodomo Challenge baby.” It’s also included on the “Kodomo Challenge baby” sing-along CD, so many mothers are likely already familiar with it.
As you’ll understand when you read the lyrics, it’s a tearjerker that powerfully conveys deep gratitude to a precious baby—feelings like “thank you for being born.” It’s a wonderful song that makes you think, let’s keep being happy together from here on, too.
Birthday SongOtsuka Ai32rank/position
This is a song whose warm piano and harmonica tones resonate in the heart, leaving you with a very gentle feeling.
The children’s voices heard in the intro create a cozy, at-home atmosphere.
The track was released by Ai Otsuka in December 2005 and was also used as the ending theme for the TBS program “Samaazu-shiki.” It’s a special song that has grown together with fans through live performances, and there’s a lovely story from September 2007 when a surprise was staged after fans spontaneously began to sing.
Alongside words that bring back memories of when we were little, the straightforward message that there is a light that protects you sinks deep into the heart.
It’s perfect as background music for a growth record video of someone special or for a surprise video to say thank you.
BirthdayKaty Perry33rank/position
When you want to throw a full-on birthday celebration with disco vibes, Katy Perry’s track is just the ticket.
Included on her 2013 album Prism and released as a single starting in April 2014, it’s a buoyant dance number.
On the surface it’s a happy birthday anthem, but it also playfully hints that “the best present is me,” adding a flirty, grown-up twist.
The song even topped Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart, making it a perfect pick for party moods.
Why not use it to add humor and make a loved one’s birthday an unforgettable day?
Under the same skyayaka34rank/position
Armed with her beautifully powerful voice, Ayaka has flourished as one of the defining singer-songwriters since the 2000s.
Released in 2009, “Minna Sora no Shita” was a single put out just before she went on hiatus to treat Graves’ disease, which she had been battling since the year after her debut.
She also performed the song at the 60th and 62nd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Although it was originally written for a friend, the melody, vocals, and lyrics—embracing all those dear to us—are truly moving, and it’s also a perfect song for a baby celebrating their first year of life.
BirthNakajima Miyuki35rank/position
Here’s a birthday song especially recommended for those leading busy lives or going through a rough patch: Miyuki Nakajima’s “Tanjou” (“Birth”).
Released in 1992 as her first double A-side single along with “Maybe,” it was even included in school textbooks.
There are times when the hardships that befall us leave us unsure of who we are.
In moments like that, the song’s message—“Thank you for being born”—really hits home.
It’s a moving birthday song with the power to soften feelings of despair and the pain of hitting a wall.
Someone’s birthday again todayAozora Mame36rank/position
A refreshing yet slightly bittersweet Vocaloid song in which a birthday message to a loved one is sung.
Created by Aozora Mame, also known as the author of “Yoru Allergy,” it was released in 2015.
Like a letter addressed to a close friend from school days, it conveys a straightforward feeling of gratitude: thanks to meeting you, I am who I am today.
As the title suggests, every day is someone’s birthday—meaning every day is a very special day.
This wonderful birthday song gently jolts us into recognizing that seemingly obvious truth.
rainbow-coloredayaka37rank/position
With its warm, soothing melody and powerful vocals, this song gently wraps a hope-filled moment, like welcoming a new life into the world.
Released as Ayaka’s single in June 2014, it was written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Hanako to Anne.
Depicting the story of a life that everyone walks, the process by which each step shapes who we are, and the hope we hold for the future, the track’s acoustic guitar-centered warmth closely accompanies the listener’s heart.
It’s the kind of song that inspires you to face forward and walk in your own way at life’s new beginnings—such as weddings or the birth of a child.
Untitled TodayHirai Dai38rank/position
This is a heartwarming song by Dai Hirai that finds value in everyday life and proclaims that an ordinary day is the true masterpiece of life.
Released in January 2021, the track is included on the album “Life Goes On,” and features a memorable blend of gospel-style chorus and gentle melody.
The lyrics emphasize cherishing small, everyday joys over chasing ideals, highlight the importance of sharing happiness with others, and carry a hopeful message about believing in the future even in difficult times.
It’s a perfect song to sing with warm feelings for someone special on their birthday, or when you want to express a positive outlook for the year ahead.
BIRTHDAYkururi39rank/position
A masterpiece born in the Heisei era, this is a track that adds a festive touch to any birthday.
Created by Quruli under the influence of The Who and The Beatles, it was released in February 2005.
Its sound evokes 1960s rock, paired with Shigeru Kishida’s delicate lyrics.
The distinctive bass and the mid-song chorus leave a strong impression, and it’s said to be one of the more technically demanding songs in Quruli’s catalog.
The promotional video features actress Mikako Ichikawa, making it visually enjoyable as well.
Play this song at a birthday party or on a special anniversary with someone important, and it’s sure to create wonderful memories.
I walked home across the birthday cake.Chatmonchy40rank/position
For a birthday, a day when everyone feels something special, the perfect song to add a touch of emotion is Chatmonchy’s “I Walked Home Across the Birthday Cake.” Its melody blends overflowing joy with a hint of bittersweetness, resonating with many listeners.
The lyrics carry a gentle, heartwarming message alongside hope for growing older, making it an ideal birthday song to give to a friend or a lover.
Each listen delivers a melody that echoes deeply in the heart, beautifully coloring memories of a special birthday.
This song, which tenderly makes you feel love with each passing year, is also perfect for honestly conveying your feelings to someone important.