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[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.

Playlist

[J-Pop] Bright, upbeat songs recommended for weddings
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1eastA Paragraph of LoveHanbureddāzu
A Paragraph of LoveHanbureddāzuplay_arrow
A heartwarming song by a rock band that portrays youth
2eastThank youikimonogakari
Thank youikimonogakariplay_arrow
A moving classic for weddings that celebrates gratitude and bonds
3eastrainbowSuda Masaki
rainbowSuda Masakiplay_arrow
Masaki Suda's classic wedding song
4eastTHE OVERUVERworld
THE OVERUVERworldplay_arrow
A signature rock song that sings about the courage to start a new life
5eastMarch 9Remioromen
March 9Remioromenplay_arrow
Beloved songs of gratitude and blessings for weddings
6eastLet’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu
Let's become a familyFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama’s wedding song, the Zexy commercial track
7eastWedding SongDISH//
Wedding SongDISH//play_arrow
A moving song to celebrate a wedding is born
8eastGIFTMr.Children
GIFTMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children’s “GIFT” is recommended as the groom’s introduction BGM.
9north_eastEven if we get married somedayMy Hair is Bad
Even if we get married somedayMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
As a song to liven up the wedding reception entertainment, My…
10south_eastHeart KnotYuuma
Heart KnotYuumaplay_arrow
A warm ballad of gratitude celebrating a new beginning in life.
11eastWishing you happinessToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
Wishing you happinessToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutoraplay_arrow
Speaking of a celebratory song fit for a special day, Higashi…
12eastHappy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume.
Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume.play_arrow
The wedding song that makes you the happiest…
13eastLove so sweetarashi
Love so sweetarashiplay_arrow
A poignant love song by Arashi, a masterpiece that resonates in the heart.
14eastforeverBENI
foreverBENIplay_arrow
Happy and special wedding entrance scenes call for pe…
15eastBecause I’m only gonna be happy, you know.Kishidan
Because I’m only gonna be happy, you know.Kishidanplay_arrow
He belts out eternal love with rugged manly spirit
16eastFiancé-kkyunano
Fiancé-kkyunanoplay_arrow
A song that sweetly and poignantly depicts the scenes of love.
17eastHappy! Fun! I love it!DREAMS COME TRUE
Happy! Fun! I love it!DREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
The theme song of the film “A Bouquet for Yamada Baba,” D...
18eastHappy Pre-Wedding SongYabai T-shatsu Yasan
Happy Pre-Wedding SongYabai T-shatsu Yasanplay_arrow
It’s a driving, high-energy rock number, and…
19eastAll the Love Songs I’ve GotNaoto Intiraymi
All the Love Songs I’ve GotNaoto Intiraymiplay_arrow
Naoto Inti Raymi’s love song
20eastIvyNovelbright
IvyNovelbrightplay_arrow
Nov… that I wrote especially for my best friend’s wedding
21eastSong of JoyMONGOL800
Song of JoyMONGOL800play_arrow
A song that's perfect as a wedding song…
22eastLet’s give it a tryWANIMA
Let's give it a tryWANIMAplay_arrow
In the au Santaro “Let’s Try” commercial song…
23eastsparklingHoneyWorks feat. Hakoniiwa Ririi
sparklingHoneyWorks feat. Hakoniiwa Ririiplay_arrow
With bittersweet lyrics and the translucent/clear voice of HAKONIWA LILY...
24eastDear you,Novelbright
Dear you,Novelbrightplay_arrow
Expressing feelings for a loved one through a song of gratitude
25eastPairingOnda Masanori
PairingOnda Masanoriplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that depicts everyday life with a lover
26eastGive your heart a hugbokula.
Give your heart a hugbokula.play_arrow
This song, characterized by a bright and pop atmosphere, ...
27eastMiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
A song about pure feelings for someone you love
28eastBy your side.riria.
By your side.riria.play_arrow
A song that expresses a happy life with a loved one
29eastBanzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu
Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzuplay_arrow
For those who are looking for songs to add a touch of splendor to their wedding...
30eastHappy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume.
Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume.play_arrow
The bright, poppy melody of “Happy…” lingers in your ears.
31eastPromiseHirai Dai
PromiseHirai Daiplay_arrow
The bride and groom have finished changing outfits and, in their beautiful appearance...
32eastLove above allyuzu
Love above allyuzuplay_arrow
Speaking of the classic choice for weddings in the Showa era, it has to be Yuzo Kayama...
33eastJesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach
Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bachplay_arrow
Bach’s classic wedding song
34eastThe world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of positivity and smiles
35eastOrdinary daysmilet
Ordinary daysmiletplay_arrow
A warm song that celebrates everyday happiness
36eastLoverssumika
Loverssumikaplay_arrow
A heartwarming love-themed masterpiece by sumika
37eastorionYonezu Kenshi
orionYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
It's Kenshi Yonezu's 'Orion.' It's bright…
38eastBorn To SmileHakasé Tarō
Born To SmileHakasé Tarōplay_arrow
Bright wedding-reception pieces by Taro Hakase
39eastShare your happinessAKB48
Share your happinessAKB48play_arrow
Marriage is a beginning, the courage to move forward together
40eastFind love, and romance continues.HoneyWorks feat.Kotoha
Find love, and romance continues.HoneyWorks feat.Kotohaplay_arrow
A moving love song that colors a wedding
41eastLove KnotNovelbright
Love KnotNovelbrightplay_arrow
A wedding song that weaves love and hope for the future
42eastRAINSEKAI NO OWARI
RAINSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI’s song of love overcoming hardships
43eastbouquetback number
bouquetback numberplay_arrow
An anthem to overcome the hardships of married life
44eastI wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi
I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshiplay_arrow
Color your wedding with Naniwa Danshi’s “Sachiare”
45eastFirst Lovenaniwa danshi
First Lovenaniwa danshiplay_arrow
The refreshing first-love song that marks Naniwa Danshi’s debut
46eastBridge of Gloryyuzu
Bridge of Gloryyuzuplay_arrow
After overcoming the challenges leading up to the wedding, a moment enveloped in emotion and tears with this song.
47eastfarewell gift (parting gift or words of encouragement given to someone setting off)Tegomasu
farewell gift (parting gift or words of encouragement given to someone setting off)Tegomasuplay_arrow
A song to celebrate a friend's special day
48eastCutie HoneyKōda Kumi
Cutie HoneyKōda Kumiplay_arrow
Enjoy bright, upbeat songs that liven up a wedding
49eastFamily compositionOkazaki Taiiku
Family compositionOkazaki Taiikuplay_arrow
A song that expresses gratitude and support for the bride and groom
50eastOne Lovearashi
One Lovearashiplay_arrow
A promise with a loved one is the source of happiness
51eastMarriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidan
Marriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidanplay_arrow
Kishidan’s classic hit that celebrates marriage
52eastSleepysawada sorari
Sleepysawada sorariplay_arrow
A warm ballad composed for a childhood friend’s wedding
53eastMy Sweet Darlin’Yaita Hitomi
My Sweet Darlin'Yaita Hitomiplay_arrow
A bright, rock-style song with a girlish romantic feeling, from the bride to the groom.
54eastEtenrakugagaku
Etenrakugagakuplay_arrow
Gagaku piece Etenraku is indispensable for Shinto shrine weddings
55eastCongratulations on your marriage!BES feat.MINMI
Congratulations on your marriage!BES feat.MINMIplay_arrow
BES and MINMI’s wedding song
56eastK S KDAIGO
K S KDAIGOplay_arrow
By now, this song has the venue swept up in a whirlwind of laughter and emotion...
57eastFuture Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE
Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
This song is also a classic choice for a wedding song...
58eastThe Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE
The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE
Create a touching moment at the end of the wedding reception with classic songs
59eastBELOVEDGLAY
BELOVEDGLAYplay_arrow
If you’re a GLAY fan, when it comes to wedding songs…
60eastTo the one in 7.4 billion: YouHKT48
To the one in 7.4 billion: YouHKT48play_arrow
For your special day celebrating marriage, a heart-thrilling we...
61eastA Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
Even though it’s a wedding, it’s a wildly flashy, high-energy ro...
62eastlovin’Mrs. GREEN APPLE
lovin'Mrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
“lovin’” features a bright, comfortable sound…
63eastHappy MarriageSilent Siren
Happy MarriageSilent Sirenplay_arrow
An essential element that adorns a page of the wedding is the wedd…
64eastA bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperflyplay_arrow
At a wedding where the bride and groom are being celebrated, it’s important...
65eastLike the shining moonSuperfly
Like the shining moonSuperflyplay_arrow
This classic wedding song is perfect for the exit scene…
66eastTokimekiVaundy
TokimekiVaundyplay_arrow
Vaundy’s “Tokimeki” is suitable for weddings.
67eastOld-fashionedback number
Old-fashionedback numberplay_arrow
A heart-touching ballad by back number
68eastFated I Love Youchay
Fated I Love Youchayplay_arrow
“The fateful Isla that graces a glamorous moment of the wedding…”
69eastSpring Dayaimyon
Spring Dayaimyonplay_arrow
If we’re going to the trouble of performing live as a band, then a famous song…
70eastMotherkariyushi 58
Motherkariyushi 58play_arrow
A song to express gratitude to my mother at the wedding reception
71eastI’ll make you happy.momochi hiroko
I’ll make you happy.momochi hirokoplay_arrow
A popular wedding song for exits and end credits...
72eastCherry Blossom Societyyuzu
Cherry Blossom Societyyuzuplay_arrow
It’s Yuzu’s representative wedding song. The rest…
73eastCelebrationUkasukaji
CelebrationUkasukajiplay_arrow
Ukasukazy’s heartwarming wedding song
74eastEncounters are seeds of growthKetsumeishi
Encounters are seeds of growthKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Expressing the groom’s gratitude through a Ketsumeishi song
75eastHappinessShenelu
HappinessSheneluplay_arrow
Che’Nelle’s “Happiness” is a classic wedding song.
76eastSoulmatesupittsu
Soulmatesupittsuplay_arrow
“Unmei no Hito” is a song by Spitz, released in 1997...
77eastwedding songFujifaburikku
wedding songFujifaburikkuplay_arrow
“Wedding Song” is Fuji Fa...
78eastYouAgatsuma Hiromitsu
YouAgatsuma Hiromitsuplay_arrow
Putting a lot of effort into sessions between the shamisen and Western music...
79eastthe best in the worldInoue Sonoko
the best in the worldInoue Sonokoplay_arrow
To release such a cute and gentle love song anew…
80eastday by dayYoshida Yamada
day by dayYoshida Yamadaplay_arrow
A moving song by Yoshida Yamada that's perfect for weddings
81eastevergreenŌhashi Chippoke
evergreenŌhashi Chippokeplay_arrow
The music variety show “Wednesday Night Entertainment…”
82eastCongratulationsYamazaki Ikusaburo
CongratulationsYamazaki Ikusaburoplay_arrow
He, who now enjoys immense popularity in the world of musicals…
83eastWedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi
Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshiplay_arrow
A warm song that celebrates the beginning of a new life...
84eastDoraemonHoshino Gen
DoraemonHoshino Genplay_arrow
If any wedding guests have small children...
85eastloveHoshino Gen
loveHoshino Genplay_arrow
To make the special moments of a wedding shine, with heart‑fluttering e...
86eastButterflyKimura Kaera
ButterflyKimura Kaeraplay_arrow
A love song dedicated to Kaela Kimura’s wedding
87eastThe Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo
The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringoplay_arrow
The songs chosen as wedding songs are…
88eastPromise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Himawari no Yakusoku is perfect for weddings.
89eastrainbow-coloredayaka
rainbow-coloredayakaplay_arrow
The characteristics and appeal of Ayaka's hopeful songs
90eastDear BrideNishino Kana
Dear BrideNishino Kanaplay_arrow
A ballad celebrating the bride at a wedding
91eastUser ManualNishino Kana
User ManualNishino Kanaplay_arrow
A pop yet heartwarming melody leaves a strong impression…
92eastCheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshiplay_arrow
A song filled with blessings for a wedding
93eastFukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu
Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuuplay_arrow
A song that sings about the power of a smile. Singer-song…
94eastDays of Lighthimegami
Days of Lighthimegamiplay_arrow
It’s a song that suits a traditional Japanese (kimono) wedding. Since ancient times…
95eastTo the Lightmiwa
To the Lightmiwaplay_arrow
A dance played while thinking of a loved one...
96eastBest FriendKiroro
Best FriendKiroroplay_arrow
Perfect for the bride’s friends’ band performance…
97eastRain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu
Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzuplay_arrow
Released in 2013 as Yuzu’s 39th single…
98eastA future we create togetherKetsumeishi
A future we create togetherKetsumeishiplay_arrow
A song that expresses the hope and happiness of newlyweds with warm lyrics and rhythm.
99eastAh, what a relief.Hana*Hana
Ah, what a relief.Hana*Hanaplay_arrow
A warm classic that sings of gratitude to a loved one
100eastMarigoldaimyon
Marigoldaimyonplay_arrow
A song with a singer-songwriter style (singing while playing an instrument) to perform as entertainment at a wedding...