Popular Japanese Wedding Songs Ranking [2026]

PairingOnda Masanori57rank/position

"Pairing" / Masanori Onda

This song features a sweet-sounding melody and heartwarming lyrics.

It gently portrays the everyday life of a couple, expressing scenes like climbing a hill hand in hand with a loved one and the preciousness of spending a lazy day together.

Masanori Onda’s gentle vocals resonate as if they’re close to the listener’s heart.

Released in February 2024, this track showcases Onda’s delicate sensibilities to the fullest.

It’s perfect not only for a bride and groom’s entrance or exit, but also for surprise moments for newlyweds.

It’s also lovely to listen to with your partner or someone special.

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo58rank/position

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

A beloved masterpiece by Yo Hitoto that gently sings a prayer for loved ones and a wish for peace.

Released in February 2004, it has soothed many hearts with her unique sensibility as a Japanese-Taiwanese artist and her clear, transparent voice.

Using the flower—an emblem of Japan–U.S.

friendship—as its motif, the song expresses bonds with precious people and hopes for a happy future.

It was featured as the theme song for NTV’s Tuesday Suspense Theater and in JRA commercials, and set a record by staying on the Oricon Weekly Singles chart for 125 consecutive weeks.

Whether in moments of aching love or parting, or at life’s milestones such as weddings and graduations, it remains a song that shines without fading.

Baby, I love youTEE59rank/position

TEE – Baby, I Love You

When you think of weddings, doesn’t this song come to mind? Its straightforward lyrics that express honest feelings make anyone who hears it feel happy! It’s a warm love song.

This single by the singer-songwriter TEE was released in October 2010.

A remake of a track that was included on his indie mini-album “Palette,” it was also used as the ending theme for the TV program COUNT DOWN TV.

It’s a perfect happy song for pledging your love to your life partner! With a sound that gently envelops the entire venue and a vibe that fits well with the entrance scene, it really builds excitement! Share your feelings through R&B and let them reach your loved one.

lovin’Mrs. GREEN APPLE60rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – lovin’

A standout track featuring a warm melody that resonates with listeners and lyrics portraying the tender moments found in everyday life.

Written specifically as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Mezamashi Doyoubi, it is included on the album Attitude, released in October 2019.

The music video is entirely animated, warmly depicting the daily life of a busy new graduate starting their career.

With Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature catchy sound and uplifting lyrics, the song energizes its listeners.

It’s a recommended track for weekend mornings, evoking peaceful times spent with someone special.

CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie61rank/position

CAN YOU CELEBRATE 2003 Namie Amuro

This is the ninth single by Namie Amuro, the singer who sparked the “Amuraa” boom in the 1990s and won overwhelming support as a defining diva of the Heisei era.

Its theme, depicting a vow of eternity, and the lyrical melody crafted by Tetsuya Komuro are truly moving.

Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama Virgin Road, the single was released in February 1997.

It is also known as Amuro’s biggest hit.

The intro starts gently, then gradually builds and opens up in a bright, dazzling burst—making it a perfect choice for a wedding entrance.

With its emotional vocals elevating a special day, this is a quintessential Heisei-era wedding song.

Be happy.CHIHIRO62rank/position

Be happy.

The perfect song to give to a friend at their wedding! Within this gentle, serene ballad that carries a sense of sacredness are feelings of celebrating the couple’s new beginning and a wish to keep watching over them as a friend.

It’s a song I’d love for a woman to dedicate to her best friend, the bride.

Memories up to now will come flooding back, and you might both be moved to tears.

If you play a surprise memory video and sing this song along with it, it’s sure to touch everyone’s hearts!

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SincerelyTRUE63rank/position

TRUE “Sincerely” MV Full Size - Violet Evergarden Opening Theme “Sincerely”

TRUE, an alias under which Miho Karasawa—active as a singer and lyricist—has been performing since 2014.

Her 12th single, “Sincerely,” was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Violet Evergarden.

The lyrics, themed around “a simple song that only two people can sing,” portray the beauty of cherishing someone even when life brings pain and sadness.

With its clear, transparent vocals and rich, layered ensemble, this ballad is a perfect choice for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

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