[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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- Songs for every season: classic and popular tunes of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
- Songs of the constellations: classic and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the night sky
- [Moon Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon. Songs you’ll want to listen to under a full moon or in the moonlight.
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- Masterpieces that sing of the stars. Star songs that resonate in the heart, best heard beneath the night sky.
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[BGM] For campfires and BBQs: A collection of Japanese songs you’ll want to listen to while camping (91–100)
honeybeeYusuke
Released in 2010, Yusuke’s “Mitsubachi” is a quintessential upbeat track bursting with his poppy, colorful style.
Lyrically, it’s a perfect fit for a bold, assertive “carnivore” type of guy—the confident, aggressive vibe really pumps you up.
The soaring chorus makes it a song you’ll want to blast in the heat of summer.
With its bright sound, it seems perfect for a drive or a friends’ camping trip to lift the mood.
Even when rain at camp brings the vibe down, this track could forcibly crank the energy back up—in a good way!
Summer songYUI
The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar and YUI’s refreshing vocals are a perfect match for sparkling scenes like the sea and forests! It’s recommended when you’re in the mood to play energetically in nature.
Since it’s also well-known, it’s sure to get everyone excited.
Aria of the Sea Breezekururi
Quruli is a rock band from Kyoto Prefecture that has been active since the 1990s.
Their songs, with a literary atmosphere, are loved by many listeners.
Among their tracks, the one that’s perfect for camping is “Shiokaze no Aria” (Aria of the Sea Breeze).
It was included on the 2021 release Ten-sai no Ai (The Love of a Genius).
A laid-back band sound reminiscent of UK rock unfolds, and its nostalgic melody line will help free you from stress.
How about listening to some grand rock music during your time at the campsite?
Do Re Mi So La Si DoHinatazaka46
Hinatazaka46 is one of the Sakamichi Series groups produced by Yasushi Akimoto, renamed from Keyakizaka46 in 2019.
From their debut, they’ve had a fresh, clean image with a sky-blue color scheme.
Doremisolasido is their second single, released in 2019, and, like the previous release, it’s a very popular song.
The lyrics, which honestly express the feeling of liking someone, convey a sense of innocence.
Since it’s a very poppy track, it seems perfect for getting hyped on the way to a camping trip or when everyone’s working together.
In conclusion
I introduced songs you’ll want to listen to while camping and enjoying the outdoors.
The selection ranges from upbeat tracks perfect as BBQ background music to chill tunes ideal for relaxing by the campfire.
Enjoy the music in a way that suits your style!