Popular Japanese Wedding Songs Ranking [2026]

Dear BrideNishino Kana1rank/position

Kana Nishino “Dear Bride” MV (Short Ver.)

When you want to offer a heartfelt “congratulations” to a friend who’s getting married, the perfect choice is the single Kana Nishino released in October 2016.

Chosen as the theme song for the TV show Mezamashi TV and winner of that year’s Japan Cable Radio Awards, this work is a classic wedding song that portrays the bond between women.

Its lyrics, which bless the bride as she steps into a new future while expressing a touch of loneliness and an unchanging friendship, never fail to stir the heart with every listen.

It’s said to have been created during a period when many of her friends were getting married, and that authentic emotion is part of its charm.

Play it during a letter-reading performance or when you and friends exit the reception floor, and the venue will surely be wrapped in warm tears.

It’s a song you’ll definitely want to gift to a dear best friend as she embarks on a new chapter.

C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK2rank/position

ONE OK ROCK – C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h. [Official Music Video]

This is a stirring rock number by ONE OK ROCK that portrays the fiery bonds between friends charging toward their dreams.

While looking back on the youthful days they spent together, it vows that each will shine on the path they’ve chosen, powerfully pushing listeners forward.

Even if they grow apart, the memories in their hearts remain unfading treasures—an encouraging message that gives courage.

Included on the October 2011 album “Zankyo Reference,” this song is perfect to listen to while cheering on friends as they leap into a new world and salute each other’s efforts.

As an anthem that blows away anxiety and loneliness and helps you face forward, it’s definitely worth checking out!

Familiasumika3rank/position

sumika / Familia【Music Video】

It’s a sumika number full of kindness that envelops the venue with a heartwarming melody and vocals.

It’s known as the song that closes the album “Chime,” released in March 2019.

Delving deeply into themes like “home” and “family,” which resonate with the band’s name, it carries a sense of hope for a future you’ll walk together.

Its message cherishing everyday, ordinary happiness and human connection makes it perfect for an opening movie to kick off a wedding.

It has a generous warmth that embraces every form of love, sure to bring natural smiles to your guests.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to the two of you as you build a wonderful home filled with a cozy, gentle atmosphere.

365 daysMr.Children4rank/position

Mr.Children “365 Days” Mr.Children TOUR POPSAURUS 2012

A gem of a love song that captures feelings for a cherished person, crafted by Mr.Children, a rock band emblematic of the Heisei era.

Featured on the album “SENSE,” this track was also used in commercials for NTT East and NTT West, leaving a deep impression on many listeners.

Kazutoshi Sakurai’s delicate, emotionally rich vocals beautifully express the lyrical worldview that chronicles everyday sentiments.

Released in December 2010, this song is a sparkling wedding classic that we highly recommend to couples preparing for their big day.

1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism5rank/position

Official HIGE DANDism – 1,150,000-Kilometer Film [Official Audio]

Beloved as a wedding classic, this heartwarming number continues to win hearts.

Framing life as a film production and wanting to keep recording it with his partner in the starring role, Satoshi Fujihara’s romantic perspective shines in this masterpiece.

Its love-filled message that turns everyday life into drama captivates Gen Z and won’t let go.

Included on Official HIGE DANDism’s April 2018 album “Escaparade,” the song isn’t a single, yet it has enjoyed lasting support—serving as the theme song for the 2020 film “Love Me, Love Me Not,” among other highlights.

It’s a perfect choice for a profile movie reflecting on the couple’s journey or as end-roll BGM.

Why not begin the new journey of life with this song by your side?

ButterflyKimura Kaera6rank/position

Kaela Kimura “Butterfly” (Official Music Video)

A perfect song for the wedding day—the big moment—of a dear friend.

Released by singer-songwriter Kaela Kimura as a digital-only single in June 2009, it also became widely loved as the commercial song for the wedding magazine Zexy starting in April of the same year.

There’s a heartwarming story behind it: the song was originally written to celebrate the wedding of her close friend, and its gentle wish to bless a new beginning truly resonates.

Its classical, celebratory arrangement featuring piano and harpsichord is captivating, adding a touch of brilliance to a wedding’s opening movie.

It’s a wonderful wedding song that draws smiles from cherished guests and wraps the entire venue in a warm atmosphere.

A future we create togetherKetsumeishi7rank/position

Ketsumeishi “The Future We Create Together” PV

A love song by Ketsumeishi that warmly sings of gratitude for the miracle brought by meeting someone special, and the hope for the future the two will build together.

It straightforwardly conveys the excitement about walking into the future side by side, while savoring the happiness of sharing the ordinary days.

Released in 2011 as a double A-side single with “Ballad,” the track was featured as an insert song in the drama Haganeno Onna Season 2 and used in a TEPCO commercial, and it has been beloved by many couples, ranking high on wedding song charts.

Its gentle melody and uplifting lyrics make it a moving piece perfectly suited for life’s big moments.