[J-Pop] Bright, upbeat songs recommended for weddings

Loverssumika

sumika / Lovers【Music Video】

A sweet-and-sour love song by sumika that portrays the deepening of a relationship with someone special.

Kenta Kataoka’s warm vocals gently envelop the feelings of someone in love.

Included on a single released in March 2016, the song was also chosen as the theme for Fuji TV’s “Tsūkai TV Sukatto Japan.” The lyrics express the desire to think of the other person and to be together, making it perfect for moments when you want to reaffirm your bond with someone important.

Loved by many as a track you’ll want to play on special days like weddings and anniversaries.

orionYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Orion, Kenshi Yonezu

It’s Kenshi Yonezu’s “orion.” While it doesn’t have a bright atmosphere, during moments like the couple’s exit—when the bride and groom leave the venue as the guests see them off—you’ll want to walk slowly so everyone can take in your beautiful appearance.

This song, with its slow tempo and sense of grandeur, is a perfect fit.

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Born To SmileHakasé Tarō

Taro Hakase – Born To Smile

A popular piece by Taro Hakase as a wedding sound.

Among his works, this track is especially recommended for couples who want a bright and fun reception, perfect for the guest-welcoming scene.

It has a light, rhythmic feel that lifts your spirits.

Just like the title suggests, it’s a song that naturally brings a smile to your face.

Share your happinessAKB48

[MV Full] Share Your Happiness / AKB48 [Official]

This song reminds me that marriage isn’t the goal, but the start.

The sparkling melody and choir-like vocals are wonderful.

It’s a wedding song that gives you courage, making you feel like sharing both the joys and the hardships as you move forward together.

Find love, and romance continues.HoneyWorks feat.Kotoha

Encountering Love, Romance Continues / HoneyWorks feat. Kotoha

A song wrapped in warm vocals and melody that celebrates the start of a marriage.

The wedding song woven by HoneyWorks and Kotoha beautifully portrays the bride and groom pledging eternal love, as if you were witnessing the scene right before your eyes.

The expressive depiction of the bride in her white dress and the moment the couple exchange their vows is particularly striking.

Released in April 2016, this piece is recommended as background music to grace important moments such as the wedding entrance or reading letters to parents.

Love KnotNovelbright

Novelbright – Love Knot [Official Music Video]

This is a song wrapped in a warm glow, vowing a future with the one you love.

The clear tones of the piano and the gentle vocals of Novelbright’s Yudai Takenaka beautifully illuminate the bond between bride and groom.

Included on the April 2021 album “Kaimaku Sengen,” the track was created with weddings in mind.

From the groom’s perspective, the lyrics express gratitude to family and friends, as well as hope for the future the couple will weave together.

It’s perfect for creating meaningful moments, such as the first dance at the reception or scenes where you convey appreciation to your parents.

How about celebrating the happy couple’s new beginning with heartwarming music?

RAINSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「RAIN」Short Version

This is a highly recommended wedding reception song by SEKAI NO OWARI, overflowing with a sense of fantasy and incredibly moving.

In a word, it feels like “after the rain, the ground hardens.” Once any rain stops, good things happen.

Marriage, too, becomes deeper and stronger as you overcome hardships.

Becoming a family actually involves unexpected challenges, doesn’t it? If you sing this with the hope that the couple will overcome those challenges, everyone will be moved to tears.