Brighten your special day with happiness! A birthday song born in the Reiwa era
A birthday is a special day of celebration that comes just once a year, isn’t it?
Even people who don’t usually think much about their age are likely happy to be celebrated by those around them.
There are countless classic songs that brighten up birthdays, and new ones keep being created even as times change.
So this time, we’re introducing some standout birthday songs released in the Reiwa era.
From soul-stirring tracks to comical tunes, we’ve compiled a wide range.
They’re great as background music for celebrations or as songs to dedicate at karaoke!
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Reiwa Birthday Song (11–20)
My Little RoseHirai Dai
Hirai Dai, who is popular with younger generations for his organic-sounding music, created this song from a father’s perspective.
The lyrics and sound brimming with love for a child are particularly striking.
Released digitally in September 2022, the track was written with thoughts for his newborn child.
With lyrics that celebrate the bond between parent and child and the miracle of life, it’s perfect as a song to give for birthdays or to celebrate a new birth.
Wrapped in his warm vocals, it’s a piece that lets you feel love for someone special.
HAPPY NACHERRY BIRTHDAYNACHERRY
Set to a rock-driven sound, this song is filled with a heartwarming, birthday-themed message.
The vocals woven by the two members of NACHERRY vividly capture the joy and emotion of a special day.
Included on their debut mini-album “CANDY SUNDAY,” released in January 2022, this track is perfect not only for birthday celebrations but also for moments when you want to feel the bond with someone important.
It’s a warm, uplifting song that makes you want to find the little miracles in everyday life.
Birthdayretororiron
Retro Riron’s major 3rd single “Birthday” is a song that overlays the resolve to step out of a stagnant daily life with the milestone of a birthday.
It sings of a protagonist who has been drifting through aimless days yet chooses to renew themselves.
The mid-tempo pop-rock sound—woven from soulful vocals and a genre-defying ensemble—builds toward a chorus that opens up with a sense of release.
It’s a number that gently nudges forward those who want to change but can’t quite take the first step.
Happy birthday to my son.Hirai Dai
Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, known for numerous hit songs such as “Stand by me, Stand by you.” This work, released for streaming in August 2025, is a heartfelt message song written to mark the birth of his second child.
Built around an acoustic guitar, the gentle sound is exceptionally soothing.
And the words, penned like a letter, carry a father’s straightforward feelings and prayers for the future.
Listening to it on your child’s birthday may remind you anew that the days you’ve shared are irreplaceable treasures.
PRESENTMrs. GREEN APPLE
A heartwarming song that delivers feelings of love and gratitude as a formless gift.
Released on the 2020 best-of album “5,” it was produced in both English and Japanese versions.
The lyrics express how words of love can set people free even in hard times, and depict carefully wrapped feelings being given to someone special—just listening warms the heart.
It’s a perfect song for conveying your feelings to a loved one on their birthday, or for singing at karaoke to show your everyday appreciation.
Happy BirthdaySnow Man
A heartwarming ballad by a nine-member idol group is perfect for celebrating a birthday.
Included on the album “Snow Labo.
S2,” released in September 2022, this masterpiece features lyrics and composition by Makoto Nōse and arrangement by Hiroshi Hibino.
Its lyrics, expressing gratitude and love for someone special, resonate deeply through the members’ gentle vocals and a simple melody.
It’s a highly recommended song for conveying your feelings to friends, family, or a significant other on their birthday, and singing it at karaoke to celebrate will surely make for a special moment!
Reiwa Birthday Song (21–30)
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
As a song filled with deep love and gratitude, it’s a moving choice for birthday celebrations.
Released digitally in 2016, it became well-loved as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Toto Nee-chan.” Created by Hikaru Utada with thoughts of her mother, the piece is marked by a simple, warm sound centered on piano and strings.
Its lyrics express gratitude to a loved one in the form of a bouquet, making it a perfect song for celebrating the birthdays of family members or partners.
Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to resonate deeply with everyone present.