[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!
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[BGM] For campfires and BBQs: A roundup of Japanese songs you’ll want to listen to while camping (81–90)
DreamHirai Dai
Hirai Dai, known for his surf music-inspired sound and natural lifestyle, is hugely popular.
This track is the title song of his major-label debut album, “Dream.” With its summery ukulele sound that soothes the soul and a chorus that lifts your spirits to the max, it’s an incredibly feel-good tune! If you’re going camping with your loved ones, friends, or coworkers, why not pick this song to boost the vibe? Its refreshing sound and positive message are sure to blow away your everyday fatigue!
Future PopPerfume
“Future Pop” is a song released in 2018.
Created when the three members were at the end of their twenties and as the Heisei era was coming to a close, it’s a memorial track built on the concept of ushering in a new era.
With straightforward, unembellished lyrics that feel like taking flight into a pop future, and a dance-music sound that unleashes the full charm of electro, it’s quintessential Perfume.
For camping, it’s the kind of song you’d want to play in the car on the way to the site!
Toromi Days feat. KuoYogee New Waves
It’s a soothing track that evokes the warmth of a summer sun.
Created by Yogee New Waves, this song is included on their October 2021 album “WINDORGAN.” With Kuo from Sunset Rollercoaster featured, it’s filled with the appeal of music that crosses borders.
The distinctive blend of city pop and indie pop is perfect for relaxing at a campsite.
Listen while gazing at the campfire, and you’ll feel your heart unwind.
Why not add it to your playlist as a song to color the moments you spend away from everyday life with someone special?
MATSURIBAYASHIKEYTALK
MATSURIBAYASHI is an energetic, high-speed festival anthem by KEYTALK, a four-piece rock band from Shimokitazawa.
It’s the perfect track to boost the mood at a campsite or to heat up dance time around the campfire.
This song shines with each member’s unique flair colliding—despite being an all-out party tune, it’s packed with highlights like the twin vocals, bass lines, and guitar solos.
Learn the choreography for the so-called “BON DANCE,” a twist on the traditional Bon Odori, and hype it up with your friends at the campfire—you’re sure to make a summer memory to remember!
Merry Go Round feat. BASI, Tsubaki, VIGORMAN, WILYWNKAGeG
GeG is a music producer from the Kansai region.
The group he fully produces, Hentai Shinshi Club, has a lot of songs that are popular among young people.
Drawing on roots in hip-hop, R&B, and reggae, GeG has created many very chill tracks.
“Merry Go Round feat.
BASI, Tsubaki, VIGORMAN, WILYWNKA” is a song included on the 2019 album “Mellow Mellow ~GeG’s PLAYLIST~.” With a piano melody leading the track and crisp lyrics from GeG and the members of Hentai Shinshi Club, it’s the perfect sound for chatting around a campfire.
jumboacorns
The perfect song for BBQs and activities at a nature-rich campsite is “jumbo.” It was released in 2020 by Dongurizu, a music group that produces tracks across a variety of genres, including bossa nova and city pop.
The hip-hop-style flow riding on a rhythmic beat will get your body moving.
Their soft choral work also offers a soothing, healing effect.
Its cool, airy sound makes it ideal as camping BGM.
Give it a listen while cooking or working out.
[BGM] For campfires and BBQs: A collection of Japanese songs you’ll want to listen to while camping (91–100)
Shōnan is getting farther away.Tavito Nanao
This is a song by Tavito Nanao that paints the wistfulness of summer’s end alongside Shonan’s scenery.
It’s included on the album “Little Melody,” released in August 2012.
In this piece, Nanao’s distinctive poetic worldview is on full display; the lyrics, which hint at a parting with a lover, and the delicate melody line really sink into the heart.
The guitar’s gentle tone is truly lovely.
If you listen while gazing at the night sky, it might move you even more.