Wedding songs that are perfect for traditional Japanese attire: A roundup of recommended tracks for weddings and receptions

sunflowerHakasé Tarō

Taro Hakase - Sunflower [OFFICIAL]

How about this song for the entrance at a wedding reception in traditional Japanese attire? With its grand atmosphere carried by the violin, this piece will lend an even more solemn tone to a kimono-clad reception.

If you’d like to start your reception with a slightly more formal feel, I recommend using this song as your entrance music.

Sirius ~The Dog Star~JIA PENG FANG

Sirius ~The Dog Star~ by Jia Peng Fang

This is an elegant piece featuring instruments like the erhu—similar to a violin—and the koto, reminiscent of the once-popular Twelve Girls Band.

It carries a Japanese-Chinese flavor.

The Asian-style melody pairs perfectly with a traditional Japanese-style entrance, promising a serene and beautiful beginning.

Innocence (Purity)Rin’

Rin’ – Innocence (Purity)

With the beautifully expressive string accompaniment of koto and 17-string bass koto, layered with an elegant shakuhachi melody, this piece truly evokes a Japanese “wa” aesthetic and pairs perfectly with traditional attire.

The swell around 1:33 is particularly satisfying, so it’s an ideal track to start playing from just before the midpoint for an entrance.

Amber RoadFujiwara Dōzan

Kohaku Road – Dozan Fujiwara

This elegant, refreshing piece is performed by Dozan Fujiwara, a shakuhachi player known as the “Prince of Traditional Japanese Instruments.” It showcases the astonishing versatility of the shakuhachi.

Amber is a gemstone formed from resin that has hardened over many years.

It is considered a symbol of marriage, and there is even a cocktail in the West called the Amber Dream.

In terms of its title, it is a fitting piece for a traditional Japanese wedding.

Light of dawnAgatsuma Hiromitsu

Wafu Sohonke – 02 Dawn’s Light

This is a piece by Tsugaru shamisen player Hirokazu Agatsuma.

It’s a track where the shamisen melody truly takes center stage, with a background timbre that accentuates the sense of stillness.

Rather than an intense, strummed sound, it conveys a calm atmosphere—more of a gently played, serenely rendered piece.

love songMatsumoto Takahiro

Tak Matsumoto Love Song Hana guitar version TAK MATSUMOTO Hana collaboration edition

This is what it would sound like if a Japanese guitar hero seriously composed a traditional-style piece! It has that vibe and it’s incredibly cool.

Even though it’s “Japanese style,” it features the Chinese instrument erhu, which gives it a very majestic atmosphere.

Highly recommended for those who want a sense of grandeur as they approach the idea of marriage.

longevityET-KING

ET-KING – Kotobuki (Short Ver.)

This is a bridal song by ET-KING, a music group formed in Osaka.

The lyrics, written in the Kansai dialect, feel very warm.

You can sense a blunt yet gentle sentiment.

It’s especially recommended for weddings in the Kansai region.

It’s a great fit for re-entrances in traditional Japanese attire and for table rounds.