Popular Birthday Songs [Japanese Music Ranking]

To the children’s futureKetsumeishi22rank/position

Ketsumeishi “To the Children’s Future” (2018 at MetLife Dome) Short Ver.

“To the Children’s Future” is a song wishing for a bright future for children.

It’s a message to kids whose limitless possibilities are just beginning, and also an anthem cheering on the parents who are doing their best.

Surely moms and dads are striving every day so their children can follow the right path and keep smiling.

Those who have just welcomed a newborn must be feeling not only joy, but also the weight of responsibility as parents.

This song lets you feel that parental love, and it inspires you to keep doing your best for your children’s future.

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sasashina

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Only the number of starsMayumiinu23rank/position

Only as many as the stars – by Mayumiinu

Sung by Mayumiinu, a singer who has worked on numerous commercial jingles, this song is perfect for conveying a mother’s feelings of “Thank you for being born” to her child.

If it sounds familiar, that’s because it was used in a Moony commercial! The lyrics overflow with love from start to finish, and as you listen, you’ll likely find your own child even more precious.

For a first birthday, the scenes of mother and baby depicted in the lyrics may resonate especially well.

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Hane Keisuke

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My Little RoseHirai Dai24rank/position

Hirai Dai / My Little Rose (Lyric Video)

A song like a love letter that Dai Hirai dedicated to his beloved child.

It conveys the joy of becoming a parent, the worries, and the deep love, all set to a gentle melody that celebrates a child’s birth.

Released digitally in September 2022, the track is said to even include the baby’s first cry.

It’s a warm piece that lets you feel the preciousness of new life and the bonds of family.

Perfect for expressing gratitude to someone special or for listening together as a parent and child.

Highly recommended for those raising children or eagerly awaiting the birth of their own.

Birthday Songyuka25rank/position

Yuka “Birthday Song” Music Video

It’s one of Yuka’s signature celebration songs and a popular choice for birthday movie BGM! Within the birthday wishes, the song carries a warm message that affirms one’s very existence: “Thank you for being born.” It was originally included on the album “I am,” released in May 2020, and a newly arranged version came out in February 2022.

This was planned as the first installment of a three-month consecutive release.

It’s a perfect song not only for lovers and friends, but also for cherished family members.

How about gifting your “congratulations” by setting it to this gentle melody?

BIRTHDAYOku Hanako26rank/position

Okuno Hanako_Birthday (with lyrics)_Piano accompaniment

Oku Hanako’s “Birthday” is a song that celebrates birthdays while also conveying gratitude and encouragement.

It’s included on her 2009 album “BIRTHDAY.” With its bouncy, bright pop melody, it’s perfect for everyone to sing together at a friend’s birthday party.

The lyrics express appreciation for the miracle of meeting and being able to share such a joyful moment, as well as the heartfelt message: I’ll always be by your side—keep doing your best.

How about giving it to a friend who’s always working hard at their job, studies, and everything else?

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SAKI

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May it be filled with kindnessJUJU27rank/position

JUJU 'So That It Overflows with Kindness'

This is a rock ballad by JUJU overflowing with gratitude and kindness toward a loved one.

Its gentle, enveloping melody captures the subtle emotional shifts of realizing the preciousness of a life nurtured in the womb and seeing the world in a new light.

Also featured in a Nissan Cube commercial, the song was released in February 2009 and ambitiously reached the top 10 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It is included on the albums “What’s Love?” and “BEST STORY ~Love stories~,” and has been covered by many artists.

It’s a deeply moving track, perfect for savoring feelings of gratitude for a precious life that has come into this world.

CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi28rank/position

Cheers

This is a renowned song that has continued to resonate with many as an anthem celebrating life’s new beginnings.

Originally released in September 1980 on the album “Kampai,” it vividly depicts a celebratory scene lit by candlelight and carries a warm message of encouragement for a friend taking their first step forward.

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s powerful vocals deliver hope and courage for the future.

In 1988, it was re-recorded and released as a single, becoming a major hit that reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

In the early 1990s, it was also featured in commercials for Kirin Lager Beer, further boosting its recognition.

To this day, it remains a timeless song passed down through the years, often chosen to convey heartfelt feelings to loved ones at important milestones in life, such as weddings and graduation ceremonies.