[J-Pop] Bright, upbeat songs recommended for weddings
Music is essential for weddings and receptions, from songs played in each scene to background music during conversations.
Couples preparing for their big day are probably excitedly considering which songs to play at which moments.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of upbeat Japanese songs that work well in any scene.
They’re all tracks that will further enhance the happy atmosphere, so listen to a variety and find your favorites.
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[J-Pop] Bright, Upbeat Songs Recommended for Weddings (51–60)
Marriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidan
A classic hit by Kishidan that overflows with the feeling of celebrating a friend’s marriage.
Released in June 2004, it opens with an intro quoting Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, followed by a Yankee-style rock sound and lyrics filled with deep friendship that truly resonate.
Included on the album “Ai Ra Bu Yu,” it reached No.
6 on the Oricon weekly chart and stayed on the charts for 23 consecutive weeks.
Now a wedding staple, this big hit is also perfect as BGM for a friend’s speech celebrating the start of a beloved friend’s new journey.
It will wrap the entire venue in a festive, warm atmosphere.
Congratulations on your marriage!BES feat.MINMI
This is a wedding song co-produced by BES and MINMI, leading figures in Japanese reggae.
It’s recommended to perform it up-tempo for a bright summer wedding.
Some of my friends who got married in their early twenties played it or even sang it at their ceremonies.
Love KnotNovelbright
A groom’s-perspective song by Novelbright, created with weddings in mind.
Despite its simple arrangement of just piano and vocals, the lyrics are marked by deep affection and anticipation for married life.
Included on their major-label debut album “Kaimaku Sengen,” released in April 2021, the piece exudes a warm atmosphere that evokes a joyful wedding blessed by family and friends.
The lyrics, which reflect the feelings of a friend who actually got married, express a resolve to keep conveying love for a lifetime and the joy of a future spent together.
It’s a song with a universal message that resonates not only with brides and grooms but also with couples preparing to marry and longtime spouses alike.
TokimekiVaundy
How about using Vaundy’s “Tokimeki” for the scene introducing the groom in your wedding profile video? Its exhilarating rhythm is perfect for portraying a bright, wholehearted groom! As the title suggests, the lyrics’ theme of excitement and hope for the future matches the atmosphere of a wedding reception wonderfully.
Plus, since it was also featured in Toyota’s Corolla Cross commercial, this song is sure to elevate the mood and create a sense of togetherness.
It would be a fantastic choice—definitely consider it!
[J-Pop] Bright, upbeat songs recommended for weddings (61–70)
Old-fashionedback number
The heartfelt ballad “Old Fashion” by back number is an excellent choice for a wedding reception profile video.
As the theme song of the drama “My Great Love: With You Who Forget Me,” it’s likely etched deeply in many people’s memories.
Its lyrics express profound love and gratitude toward one’s partner, conveying the groom’s kindness and appreciation.
The gentle melody enhances the warm atmosphere of the wedding and resonates with everyone present.
Inviting viewers on a heartwarming journey, this song will tenderly illuminate the groom’s growth and life’s path.
Fated I Love Youchay
Fate I Love You, which brightens a glamorous moment of a wedding, is a song that brims with the anticipation and joy of a new beginning.
Created by chay with heartfelt blessings for her sister, this piece has a familiar warmth, like a snapshot of everyday life that anyone could find dear.
Its bright, cozy melody brings uplifting energy to guests and is sure to fill the venue with smiles.
Rather than a story of waiting for a prince, the lyrics convey deep love for a partner who walks by your side—perfect for a celebratory occasion.
With natural guitar lines and a charming, rhythmic groove, this song will undoubtedly enliven the wedding scene and make those precious moments even more special.
Spring Dayaimyon
If you’re going to go to the trouble of performing live as a band, famous songs are better because everyone can get excited together, right? Among those well-known songs, Aimyon’s “Harunohi” is perfect for weddings.
Aimyon is a singer-songwriter popular across generations, having even performed on the year-end NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen in 2018.
Since this song was written by her with married life as its theme, be sure to give it a try.
