Popular Japanese Wedding Songs Ranking [2026]

Wherever you areONE OK ROCK29rank/position

Wherever you are

It’s also a go-to wedding song! Its grand, dramatic arrangement and Taka’s soaring vocals are captivating.

The lyrics—overflowing with love for the other person and a straightforward vow of eternal love—are truly moving.

It’s a track by the hugely popular rock band ONE OK ROCK, who are very active overseas, and it was included on their album “Niche Syndrome,” released in June 2010.

In 2016, it was featured in an NTT Docomo commercial, which greatly boosted its recognition.

You can’t help but be moved as you listen.

This is a highly recommended song when you want to create a deeply emotional atmosphere at the venue.

For the entrance scene at the reception, use this song the moment the doors open to take the emotion to its peak!

One Lovearashi30rank/position

ARASHI – One Love [Official Music Video]

A grand yet pop-tinged ballad that lifts the mood of weddings and receptions.

Its powerful vow of eternal love—to walk together no matter what hardships may come—and the sincere feeling of choosing you, and no one else in the world, as a life partner truly strikes the heart.

It’s the 22nd single released by the national idol group Arashi in June 2008 and served as the theme song for the film Hana Yori Dango F starring Jun Matsumoto.

Brimming with love like a marriage proposal, its message makes it a perfect pick for a dazzling entrance scene.

The orchestral arrangement will surely fill the venue with emotion the moment the doors open.

Highly recommended for moments when the groom wants to once again express his feelings to the bride.

May this song bring you happiness!

rainbowSuda Masaki31rank/position

Masaki Suda 'Niji' (Rainbow)

A supreme wedding song filled with deep, heartfelt gratitude for a loved one and an honest wish to always stay by their side.

Sung by Masaki Suda—who commands an overwhelming presence not only as an actor but also in the music scene—this track is his fifth single, released in November 2020.

Chosen as the theme song for the blockbuster film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2, it moved countless audiences.

Its message, depicting everyday, simple joys and a resolve to walk together while embracing each other’s vulnerabilities, will brighten the wedding entrance scene.

The gentle vocals and soothing melody will envelop the venue, and you can just imagine the guests naturally breaking into handclaps.

It’s the perfect song to celebrate a radiant new beginning.

Best FriendKiroro32rank/position

Kiroro ｢Best Friend｣ Official Music Video

When you want to express gratitude to a best friend, many people first think of this signature song by Kiroro.

It’s a ballad in which vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro conveys her heartfelt thanks to her partner, Ayano Kinjo.

The lyrics, which reflect the warmth of their relationship, gently resonate with listeners and bring to mind their dearest friends.

Released as a single in June 2001, it became beloved as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Churasan.” In 2016, it was also used as the ending theme for the film “The Good Dinosaur,” and it continues to be cherished across generations.

It’s an excellent choice for weddings, either as a song from the bride to her friends or from friends to the bride.

Whether performed as part of the entertainment or played during the send-off from the reception, it will fill the venue with a moving, heartfelt atmosphere.

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back number – Mabataki (full)

When you think of back number, you probably picture heart-fluttering love songs.

Their track “Mabataki,” released in 2017 as the band’s 17th single, was also the theme song for the film “The 8-Year Engagement,” a movie about marriage based on a true story.

The song starts with the chorus, and from the very first lines, many listeners find themselves captivated by the striking lyrics.

It’s a piece that can move you to tears with its tenderness and the depth of feeling for a loved one.

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StoryAI34rank/position

AI – Story

A memorable ballad featuring AI’s powerful yet gentle husky voice.

The moment the piano intro begins, you can imagine the entire venue being enveloped in a moving atmosphere.

It conveys a deep love and desire to support someone precious, and it’s a song that makes your heart swell every time you listen.

Released as a single in May 2005, it was a long-running hit that stayed on the charts for over 20 weeks.

It’s also well known for being used as the ending theme for the Japanese version of the film Big Hero 6.

This piece is popular for wedding performances and as BGM when the bride leaves the reception to change outfits.

Why not gift it to a friend who’s always been by your side, along with your heartfelt thanks?

PreciousItō Yuna35rank/position

Yuna Ito – Precious

A ballad imbued with a strong determination to believe wholeheartedly in your loved one and overcome any hardship together.

Sung by Yuna Ito, a Hawaii-born vocalist with overwhelming vocal prowess, this piece is a grand love song that will move listeners to the core.

Released in May 2006 as her third single, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Limit of Love: Umizaru” and became a major hit.

The beautifully interwoven string melodies and her expansive, resolute voice are sure to inspire deep emotion.

Consider choosing it for a scene where you vow eternal love to the partner with whom you’ll walk through life, or as end-credits BGM to grace an emotional finale.