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[BGM] Japanese songs for campfires and BBQs: A playlist of J-pop to enjoy while camping
Outdoor activities have become hugely popular in recent years, influenced in part by camping videos on YouTube.
When you feel like you want to break free from everyday life, why not put yourself in a setting that’s a little different from the norm and refresh your mind? This time, I’ll introduce some Japanese songs that are perfect for camping and the outdoors.
I’ve gathered everything from upbeat, exciting tracks to chill tunes that are perfect as background music for a campfire.
Let’s lean on the power of nature and music to forget everyday stress!
[BGM] For campfires and BBQs: A roundup of Japanese songs you’ll want to listen to while camping (1–10)
DEKU NO BOYthe band apart
A song whose gentle sound and conversational vocals resonate with the heart.
Included on the band apart’s EP “POOL e.
p.” released in October 2019.
It’s a piece of guitar rock that feels like a cool breeze passing through, and the lyrics delicately portray the loneliness and inner struggles of young people who can’t quite fit into society, as well as the hope that lies beyond.
When you want to step away from the everyday and face yourself, this beautiful melody may set your heart free.
Lari-lari-rannever young beach × PUPPET SUNSUN
It’s a warm track that evokes a sense of nostalgia.
Released in June 2023 by never young beach, it was also included on that year’s album “Arigato.” The music video featuring PUPPET SUNSUN, released in September, became a hot topic.
The band’s sound is characterized by a gentle warmth, like a sunny spot, and the lyrics, which capture everyday scenes, brighten your mood.
I think it would be perfect as background music for a BBQ with good friends!
rose flowerkururi
This piece is marked by light piano melodies and a comfortably pulsing guitar rhythm.
It’s a single by the band Quruli, released in January 2001, and is also included on the album TEAM ROCK.
Widely known as an insert song for the TBS drama Orange Days, it features SUPERCAR’s Miki Furukawa on backing vocals.
The song captures emotions from everyday moments and a small yearning for freedom that rises from them.
Its slightly ironic, down-to-earth perspective on stumbling while holding up love is also part of its charm.
It’s a perfect companion for a relaxed moment at a campsite in nature, gently putting you at ease.
melt bitterMoka Sato
This is a work by Moka Sato, featuring a comfortably groovy sound performed by a full band! Released in January 2020 as her third single, this track draws you into a refined city-pop vibe.
The lyrics capture real, everyday emotions, and the slightly nostalgic melody line intertwines beautifully, inviting listeners into a sweetly bittersweet world.
Listen to it by the flicker of a campfire, and your worries are sure to feel a little lighter.
MY obsessionHanaregumi
The gentle sense of floating and Takashi Nagazumi’s soft vocals invite listeners into a dreamlike state.
It’s a song by Nagazumi’s solo project, Hanaregumi, released in November 2023.
Chosen as the theme song for NHK’s late-night drama “Miwa-san Narisu Masu,” it was also included on the album “GOOD DAY.” Its charm lies in the warm message that “by being absorbed in something, everyday life begins to sparkle, and you find your own place.” It’s the kind of song that, when heard on a camping night spent gazing at a bonfire, feels like it sets your heart free.
It helps you forget the everyday and remember the joy of immersing yourself in what you love.
Dream of the Trifoliate OrangeohashiTrio
This is a song by ohashiTrio that invites you into a pleasant musical world with its acoustic sound and lively rhythm.
Released in November 2023 as the title track of the EP “Karatachi no Yume,” it also became well loved as the opening theme for the TV drama “What Did You Eat Yesterday? season 2.” Its warm, country-tinged melody reminds us of the importance of the small yet irreplaceable moments in everyday life.
Listen to it while watching a campfire at a campsite, and you’ll feel your heart grow a little lighter.
NatureSPECIAL OTHERS ACOUSTIC
The delicate tones woven by acoustic instruments seem to gently unwind the heart.
Released in June 2024, this instrumental work by SPECIAL OTHERS is the fifth installment in their nine-month series of new releases celebrating the band’s 10th anniversary.
Its gentle melodies vividly paint scenes and lead listeners into the embrace of nature.
It’s a perfect companion for spending a leisurely time by the campfire while camping.