Popular Birthday Songs [Japanese Music Ranking]

Everyone’s Happy BirthdayAshida Mana50rank/position

Minna No Happy Birthday

This is a heartwarming song that cherishes connections between people and celebrates the preciousness of life.

As it introduces the twelve zodiac signs in order, it gently conveys that everyone has a day when they can be the star.

Filled with gratitude for family and an appreciation for the small joys of everyday life, it resonates with listeners.

Released in November 2011, the song was used as a theme and ending song for the anime series Jewelpet.

It’s perfect not only for birthday celebrations but also for expressing thanks to someone special.

Mana Ashida’s pure, clear voice enhances the song’s charm even further.

MiracleGReeeeN51rank/position

GReeeeN – Kiseki

A warm, heartfelt song that directly expresses gratitude and love for someone special.

Released in May 2008 as the theme song for the TBS drama “ROOKIES,” this track has a strong connection to the world of baseball, having been used for high school baseball entrance marches and as walk-up music for professional players.

Its sincere message pledging love that endures over time, combined with an upbeat yet emotionally rich melody, creates a harmony that gently envelops listeners’ hearts.

The sentiment of celebrating a meeting as a “miracle” and treasuring the days walked together as a “trace of our journey” is sure to resonate with everyone.

day by dayYoshida Yamada52rank/position

Hibi / Yoshida Yamada [MUSIC VIDEO]

A song by YoshidaYamada that carefully depicts special moments found in everyday life.

Through the daily lives of an elderly couple, it gently embraces a range of emotions—joy and sorrow, love and parting.

Broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” from December 2013 to January 2014, the piece sparked a strong response, with many on social media and by word of mouth calling it “a tearjerker” and “moving,” leading to multiple rebroadcasts.

It’s a perfect song to listen to when you want to reflect on cherished memories at life’s milestones or to celebrate longevity.

Only by livingKiroro53rank/position

Kiroro – Live to the Fullest (Music Video)

This song is perfect for a first birthday, celebrating children’s growth and the bonds of family.

Released in July 2006, it gently sings about the preciousness of life and the importance of love.

The lyrics, filled with the bond between parent and child and hope for the world that lies ahead, will resonate deeply with families welcoming their child’s first birthday.

Wrapped in Kiroro’s warm vocals, why not look back on cherished memories with your little one, with heartfelt gratitude for their birth?

BirthdayMr.Children54rank/position

Special Doraemon × Mr.Children video revealed! Special PV for “Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s New Dinosaur” – Mr.Children double theme song ver.

The theme song for Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s New Dinosaur, created by Mr.Children.

Doraemon movies always deliver messages that hit you in the heart, and many adults end up in tears.

This time, even the trailer alone is moving enough to make you cry, and the song “Birthday” is both linked to the film’s story and a moving birthday song that can stand on its own.

Birthdays come every year, so as we become adults they tend to feel less important, but if we could grow older every year like this—true to ourselves and stronger—that’s what I wish for.

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To youkurisu haato55rank/position

Chris Hart – To You

When it comes to the perfect song for a first birthday party, Chris Hart’s piece is the one.

Its warm vocals and heartfelt lyrics are truly captivating.

It beautifully conveys gratitude toward loved ones and the joy of discovering the meaning of life.

Released in 2015, the song was also used as the theme for the drama “The Strongest Duo: Kyoto Prefectural Police Special Investigation Unit.” On this special day celebrating your child’s growth, it’s a song the whole family can listen to together and share the emotion.

It will surely become a wonderful memory.

Happy happy birthdayMayo Okamoto56rank/position

Hapi Hapi Birthday / Happy Birthday - Okamoto Mayo

Mayu Okamoto’s “Hapi Hapi Birthday” is the perfect song for a child’s first birthday party.

Its gentle vocals and heartwarming melody celebrate your child’s birth and let the whole family share in the joy.

The lyrics, filled with love and gratitude for someone special, will resonate with parents as well.

Since it’s a familiar song that aired on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” it’s also recommended as background music for a commemorative video, or to play during entrances and exits at the party.

With wishes for your child’s growth, let’s all sing “Happy Birthday” together!