Popular Japanese Wedding Songs Ranking [2026]

The day we stopped being loversYuuri64rank/position

Yuri “The Day We Stopped Being Lovers” Official Music Video

This heartwarming song weaves a story of parting from a lover, nurturing love once more, and becoming a family.

It was released as a digital-only single in February 2023 and was also included on the album “Ni” released in March of the same year.

Yuuri’s delicate lyrics and melodies resonate deeply with listeners.

The music video features actors Kuga Hyodo and Kotone Hanase, depicting a couple who, after drifting apart, are brought back together.

The fusion of visuals and music adds depth to the narrative.

It’s a perfect track for those struggling with relationships with someone important or looking to build a new bond.

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Love is…Kato Miria65rank/position

MILIYAH Kato “Love is…”

Known as a grand ballad, this song was created using the classical masterpiece Canon as its motif.

With themes of love, sorrow, and hope, it features lyrics that resonate deeply.

Released in June 2007 as Miliyah Kato’s 10th single, it was also used as the ending theme for the anime Toward the Terra.

It peaked at No.

11 on the Oricon weekly chart, capturing the hearts of many listeners.

Suitable for weddings and receptions, it can create moving moments as a song symbolizing the bond between the bride and groom.

Your SongMr.Children66rank/position

Mr.Children「Your Song」MV

If you’re looking for background music for a video that introduces your profiles or how the two of you met, Mr.Children’s “Your Song” is highly recommended.

The lyrics look back on the days of your youth, making it perfect for a wedding profile video.

In the latter half of the song, the lyrics also express love for the person you’ll be spending your life with.

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Saitō Ayumu

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The thing I wanted mostMakihara Noriyuki67rank/position

The Thing I Wanted Most by Noriyuki Makihara♡

This is the perfect song for two people dreaming of a happy future.

Noriyuki Makihara’s gentle voice and the piano’s melody warmly embrace the listener’s heart.

Released as a single in July 2004, it also drew attention as the theme song for a Nippon TV drama.

Through its lyrics, it portrays the joy of finding something wonderful, the kindness of giving it to someone special, and the emotional growth of feeling happiness in people’s smiles.

Used as background music when the bride and groom leave the reception, it can create a moment filled with warmth.

You can almost picture the couple taking each other’s hand and setting off toward a happy future together.

By your side.riria.68rank/position

TV Anime “My Happy Marriage” × Riria. “By Your Side.” Collaboration Movie

Gently and warmly expressing the happiness of walking through life with a loved one, this song by Riria was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime My Happy Marriage.

Feelings and affection for someone precious are delicately portrayed through her tender vocals.

Its soundscape—quiet yet powerful—will add an even more radiant touch to the joyful atmosphere of a wedding.

Wishing for a Cinderella-like happiness, the song seems to speak on behalf of a bride’s blissful heart.

Why not create a moving wedding scene with this track?

Congratulations on your marriage! feat. MINMIBES69rank/position

BES / Congratulations on your wedding! feat. MINMI

This song was released by BES, who is active as a reggae singer, featuring MINMI.

As the title suggests, it straightforwardly expresses the feeling of celebrating a friend’s marriage.

The lyrics look back on the not-so-smooth journey that any couple is likely to have experienced.

Because the friend often came for advice whenever something happened, the song is filled with a heartfelt “congratulations” that only someone that close could say.

With its upbeat, catchy vibe, it’s perfect as background music for a message video.

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Hane Keisuke

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My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS70rank/position

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

A song depicting the bond of lovers who transcend time and space brings profound emotion to wedding memories.

Centered on the themes of a fateful encounter and eternal love, this work sings of a deep affection that connects across past lives.

Created by RADWIMPS, the track was released in August 2016 as the theme song for director Makoto Shinkai’s film “Your Name.” and became a social phenomenon.

With its driving rhythm and catchy melody, it has earned strong support among younger generations.

It’s recommended for anime-fan couples as a song to color important moments like the processional or recessional at a wedding.

Its heartfelt lyrics and moving melody celebrate the start of the couple’s new life together.