Popular Japanese Wedding Songs Ranking [2026]

I’ll be by your side.Uru78rank/position

[Official] Uru 'I'll Be By Your Side'

Uru’s “Soba ni Iru yo” is a sweet and bittersweet love song that’s perfect both as wedding BGM and as a performance piece.

Its lyric, overflowing with gentleness, reminds you of how precious you are to each other.

Uru’s uniquely transparent, luminous voice touches the hearts of the bride and groom and gently embraces every listener.

Creating a moving yet warm atmosphere, this song is sure to shine in a variety of wedding scenes.

Letter ~To My Beloved~Fujita Maiko79rank/position

Maiko Fujita “Letter ~To My Beloved You~” Music Video (Full Version)

Her pure, gentle singing voice brings tears to your eyes in this song whose lyrics candidly express gratitude to her parents.

The way it shares memories and love for both her father and mother makes it a staple at wedding receptions.

Just imagining the “bouquets for the parents” scene with this song playing is enough to make the tears flow.

It’s so moving that it’s even popular at “tear therapy” events designed to let people have a good cry.

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Magic CarpetKawasaki Takaya80rank/position

Takaya Kawasaki - Magic Carpet [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a moving song highly recommended for weddings.

Takaya Kawasaki’s warm, husky voice and the simple arrangement centered on acoustic guitar are especially appealing.

The lyrics portray a commitment to valuing emotional bonds and pure affection over material things.

Included on the album “I believe in you,” released in July 2018, the track surged in popularity on a video-sharing app in 2020.

That December, it was also chosen as the theme song for a LINE drama.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to convey your feelings to someone special—such as a proposal or a wedding performance.

It’s also recommended for those who want to reaffirm their bond with a loved one.

MiracleGReeeeN81rank/position

GReeeeN – Kiseki

GReeeeN’s song describes meeting a loved one as a “miracle” and the journey the two walk together as a “track of footprints.” Its lyrics, filled with a strong wish to always be together, perfectly resonate with couples embarking on a new chapter in life.

Released in May 2008, the song became a massive hit as the theme for the TBS drama “ROOKIES.” It achieved the fastest 1 million full ringtone downloads in history and was certified by Guinness World Records.

If you want to express your feelings to the bride and groom at a wedding but feel too shy to put them into words, why not let this song speak for you?

A life-sized love songAqua Timez82rank/position

Aqua Timez “Life-Size Love Song” Music Video

A life-sized love song sent from him to her.

The mini-album that includes this track, “A Prayer Played Across the Sky,” was released at the time of their indie debut before they went major.

As it was played on radio and cable, attention focused on the straightforward, life-sized lyrics.

Just as the title suggests, it’s a song of unadorned sincerity and a pledge to cherish that love from here on out.

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Thank youikimonogakari83rank/position

Ikimonogakari 'Arigatou' Music Video

A heartwarming classic that portrays the beauty of expressing gratitude directly to someone you cherish.

It tenderly weaves in the gentleness conveyed by holding hands and the bonds that deepen through everyday life together.

The way an individual dream gradually becomes a dream for two, and the sincere exchange of feelings—awkward yet earnest—makes it a perfect fit for a wedding.

Released in May 2010 as Ikimono-gakari’s 18th single, it was written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Gegege no Nyobo.

Loved widely alongside the drama’s massive success, it won the Excellence Award at the 52nd Japan Record Awards.

It’s often chosen as background music for entrance scenes at wedding receptions or when reading letters to parents, wrapping the entire venue in a warm atmosphere.

Ordinary daysmilet84rank/position

milet "Ordinary days" Music Video (Theme song for the NTV Wednesday drama "Police in a Pod: Fighting! Koban Girls")

This song gently sings about the blessings of a happy everyday life, wrapped in a warm atmosphere.

It’s the title track of milet’s EP released in August 2021 and was also chosen as the theme song for the drama “Police in a Pod” (Hakozume: Tatakau! Kōban Joshi), which aired starting in July of the same year.

The lyrics carefully weave feelings of kindness toward loved ones, and milet’s delicate vocals resonate deeply.

It’s perfect for wedding performances or as background music for video messages to the bride and groom.

This work, which lets you feel the preciousness of peaceful days, is recommended for those who want to cherish the time spent with someone special.