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 (1–10)
Happy! BirthdaaaaaaaayHey! Say! JUMP
Hey! Say! JUMP’s birthday song is filled with gratitude for being here together and making memories, and a heartfelt “Congratulations!” It’s a bright and fun uptempo track brimming with a sense of speed.
It’s included as a coupling song on the regular edition of the triple A-side single “area/Koi o Surunda/Harutsugedori,” released in May 2022.
Perfect for celebrating a birthday in a lively, cheerful way! If you spring a surprise with this song, it’s sure to liven up the atmosphere and make everyone happy!
Happy Happy Birthday!!naniwa danshi
If you want to celebrate a loved one’s birthday in a lively, fun way, we recommend Naniwa Danshi’s bright, buoyant birthday song.
The lyrics overflow with gratitude for making memories together and a gentle resolve to keep walking side by side in the future.
Released as a bonus track on the limited first edition of the album +Alpha in June 2024, the song became a hot topic in concert for its playful staging, featuring a gigantic balloon about 10 meters tall that involved the entire venue.
It’s a surefire pick to make any birthday party grand and joyful.
The light, cheerful tune that celebrates a friend’s happiness is sure to soften the mood of the gathering.
Happy birthday to myselfnakanekana
A song by Kanakana NAKANE that sings of love and blessings for oneself.
Released on December 6, 2021, her fourth single is a super-happy, explosive celebration that affirms one’s very existence.
With a pop sound and powerful vocals, it delivers a message that boosts self-esteem.
True to the style that made her popular on TikTok, the lyrics are charmingly humorous and relatable.
It’s the perfect track for reaffirming self-love or as background music when celebrating the birthday of someone special.
Birthday Songyuka
Yuka, a singer-songwriter who studied piano and vocal music from a young age and gained recognition through videos she uploaded to YouTube.
The song released on February 16, 2022, carries a warm message celebrating birthdays.
Her gentle vocals, which tenderly sing of love and gratitude for someone special, resonate deeply.
The arrangement is also captivating, and it’s the kind of track that can make you feel happy every time you listen.
It’s a heartwarming birthday song that’s perfect as background music for birthday parties or surprise events.
Happy Birthdaysumika
A sumika song that portrays the profound meanings hidden in everyday little moments.
It expresses the feeling of celebrating a birth with positive energy and a warm sound.
Its simple yet powerful message resonates memorably through the repeatedly sung phrases.
Released on March 3, 2021, it is included on the album “AMUSIC.” It has been well received by fans and has become a popular song frequently performed live.
It’s an ideal track not only as background music for celebrating a loved one’s birthday, but also for those times when you want to rediscover the small joys in everyday life.
BirthdayFujiki Naohito
This song carries a message to everyone living their everyday lives, celebrating the value of each person’s existence and the beauty of every moment in life through the special occasion of a birthday.
The lyrics resonate by emphasizing that every one of us exists thanks to countless miracles, and that each individual is irreplaceable to this world.
As a birthday song that expresses Ms.
Fujiki’s way of life and her feelings of gratitude, it’s a track that is sure to capture listeners’ hearts.
HBDiamSHUM
A track distinguished by its energetic EDM sound and birthday-celebrating lyrics.
It’s a song that fully showcases iamSHUM’s multifaceted talent.
Released in 2021, it’s said to be a surefire way to boost the mood when played at the moment the cake is brought out.
With a sound perfect for party scenes and events, it’s ideal as background music to brighten up a birthday.
Play this song when celebrating a loved one’s birthday, and the venue is sure to liven up instantly.
With heart-pounding beats and lyrics filled with celebratory spirit, it’s a track that makes a special day even more special.