Miyuki Nakajima Birthday Songs and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026]

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Miyuki Nakajima “Birth” / Uotaka Michiru

Here’s a birthday song especially recommended for those leading busy lives or going through a rough patch: Miyuki Nakajima’s “Tanjou” (“Birth”).

Released in 1992 as her first double A-side single along with “Maybe,” it was even included in school textbooks.

There are times when the hardships that befall us leave us unsure of who we are.

In moments like that, the song’s message—“Thank you for being born”—really hits home.

It’s a moving birthday song with the power to soften feelings of despair and the pain of hitting a wall.

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A masterpiece by Miyuki Nakajima, renowned for its profound insight and hope-filled lyrics.

Released in 1975, it won the Grand Prix at a Yamaha-sponsored contest.

In 2007 it was selected as one of the “100 Best Japanese Songs,” and in 2010 it was used as the theme song for a Fuji TV drama—testament to its enduring popularity over many years.

The simple performance style of singing with just one guitar highlights the power of the lyrics.

It’s a perfect song to present at a celebration for someone at a turning point in life—looking back on the journey so far and sending hopes for the road ahead.

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A song by Miyuki Nakajima that celebrates the wonder of encounters and human connections.

Six years after its inclusion on the 1992 album “EAST ASIA,” it drew attention in February 1998 when it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Seija no Koushin” (March of the Saints).

Its striking lyrics liken the crossings of life to the warp and weft of fabric, beautifully expressing chance meetings and fateful bonds.

It’s a timeless masterpiece that prompts reflection on the fragility of life and destiny—perfect for commemorating milestones in the lives of those dear to us.