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 (61–70)
A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota61rank/position
A perfect song to give to a lover or someone you care about on their birthday is “A Melody Instead of a Bouquet.” It was released in 2015 by Shota Shimizu, a singer active since the late 2000s.
The song features a classical melody that unfolds with a grand atmosphere.
Along with gentle, compassionate vocals, it conveys sincere feelings for a loved one.
It’s a heartwarming track that brightens the special day of someone more precious than anyone else.
Why not deliver the words you’re usually too shy to say by putting them into a song?
Tears on My BirthdayHOUND DOG62rank/position
A ballad released in September 1982 by HOUND DOG, a rock band emblematic of the Showa era.
Its lyrics tell a heartrending story of breaking up with a lover on one’s 20th birthday, and Kohei Otomo’s powerful vocals make it a classic that resonates deeply.
The lyrics, expressing the fragility of youth and the pain of heartbreak, struck a chord with listeners.
The track fuses the band’s signature simple yet energetic rock sound with a distinctly Japanese kayō-rock sensibility.
It remains a live favorite and an indispensable song among fans.
A gem of a love song that speaks to the heart, it’s recommended for anyone who has experienced parting with someone precious or who feels nostalgic for their youth.
Happy BirthdayQ;indivi Starring Rin Oikawa63rank/position
This sparkling, radiant track is a happy tune that elevates the celebratory mood.
It’s a number released under the name Q;indivi Starring Rin Oikawa, with music producer Yusuke Tanaka leading Q;indivi and Rin Oikawa on vocals—her crystal-clear voice is absolutely lovely! The album Happy Celebration, which includes this song, was released in December 2010 and made waves by topping the dance chart even before its release.
Filled with pure feelings of celebrating someone special, this piece is a perfect BGM choice for a stylish birthday video.
Use it for a surprise for a friend, and they’re sure to love it.
Door of LifeTakeuchi Mariya64rank/position
A song marked by a beautiful, soul-stirring melody and lyrics that reflect a profound outlook on life.
It also drew attention when it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Katagoshi no Koibito” (Over the Shoulder Lover).
Its powerful message—affirming each stage of life from one’s 20s through the 50s and beyond, and declaring that life has value at any age—makes it perfect for celebrating longevity.
Mariya Takeuchi’s warm vocals blend exquisitely with the arrangement by her husband, Tatsuro Yamashita, offering heartfelt comfort to listeners.
It’s a heartwarming piece you’ll want to give with gratitude to someone special.
Birthday SongMerofuroto65rank/position
Crafted by Melofloat, known for their down-to-earth, unpretentious lyrics, this love-filled track is a perfect fit for amping up any celebratory mood with its uptempo, heartwarming melody.
The lyrics not only offer straightforward words of congratulations but also express gratitude for meeting someone and the importance of human connections, making you feel warm just by listening.
Released in January 2024, the song sparked a huge response on social media.
How about surprising your cherished friends or family by singing it together and creating the best memories?
Happy Birthday SongMakihara Noriyuki66rank/position
On your birthday, you should be the first one to celebrate yourself! Before heading to the birthday party, the perfect song to celebrate yourself with is Noriyuki Makihara’s “Happy Birthday Song.” It was included on the 2001 album Home Sweet Home.
Though life can be tough, the belief that good things will surely come depending on your own actions is depicted through Makihara’s characteristic words and storytelling.
On this day when you’ve turned a year older, it inspires you to tackle things anew with a fresh spirit.
My beloved treasuretsuji ayano67rank/position
Created after Ayano Tsuji became a mother, this song is filled with deep love and gratitude for her baby.
Carried by gentle ukulele tones, the words “Thank you for being born” are repeated, celebrating the joy of accumulating all the “first” experiences with a child.
Released digitally in June 2018, the song was also chosen as the official theme for KTS Kagoshima TV’s “Smile Baby Project.” It’s a perfect track for parents whose child is turning one, and is also recommended for commemorative videos or as background music for birthday parties.
Happy BirthdayNEWS68rank/position
NEWS’s “Happy Birthday” is a song that lets you say both “Congratulations” and “Thank you.” Released in 2008, it was written and composed by the singer-songwriter SEAMO.
It expresses the feeling of “Happy Birthday” precisely because you’re together right now.
And above all, it conveys gratitude—“Thank you”—for the encounter between the two of you that made such a moment possible.
It also carries the wish that this wonderful feeling will continue far into the future, something you can share with someone special.
Send your overflowing love along with this song to celebrate the birthday of someone dear to you!
Happy BirthdayB’z69rank/position
Birthdays are the best day not only for the person celebrating, but also for everyone around them! And B’z’s “Happy Birthday” is the perfect song to make that day even more exciting.
It’s a super hype rock number.
From the intro, it bursts with a happy vibe, so it’s great to play when bringing out the cake at a surprise party, and it also works well as background music for videos! The ending wraps up really cleanly, too! Send it along with the biggest, brightest smile!
Happy Birthdaysumika70rank/position
A sumika song that portrays the profound meanings hidden in everyday little moments.
It expresses the feeling of celebrating a birth with positive energy and a warm sound.
Its simple yet powerful message resonates memorably through the repeatedly sung phrases.
Released on March 3, 2021, it is included on the album “AMUSIC.” It has been well received by fans and has become a popular song frequently performed live.
It’s an ideal track not only as background music for celebrating a loved one’s birthday, but also for those times when you want to rediscover the small joys in everyday life.