[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 (51–60)
I don't really care.never young beach
If you’re heading out camping to get away from the busyness of everyday life and spend some laid-back time in nature, I highly recommend chill tracks like those by never young beach! The relaxed, unstrained vocals, the style of turning rambling happenings into lyrics, and the spacey, effect-laden guitar tones are all wonderfully mellow.
These songs are a perfect match for sunny days.
They’re great for lazy, do-nothing afternoons, so give them a listen!
Lush Life!Clammbon
Clammbon is a three-piece band formed in 1995.
Harada’s gentle, enveloping vocals are soothing whether you listen outdoors or at home.
Their song “Lush Life!” is included on the mini-album Moment e.
p.
3, released in 2018.
The bouncy piano sound blends with Harada’s light, airy singing for a wonderful result.
Listening to it makes you feel lighter.
It would make great background music for camping and would likely liven up conversations with friends.
youYoshie Nakano
Yoshie Nakano, who is also active as the vocalist of the music unit EGO-WRAPPIN’, is known for her ability to skillfully sing songs across a wide range of genres.
Among her tracks, the one that’s perfect for camping is “Anata o.” It was included on the 2021 album Amai.
A jazzy piano sound resonates, depicting a sentimental heart.
Her languid yet translucent vocals will soothe your fatigue.
If you’re heading out for a solo camping trip to forget the stress of work or school, be sure to give it a listen.
A good timeEVISBEATS
After leaving the legendary Osaka street crew, Insist (Infunai Kumiai), EVISBEATS has been thriving solo as a multi-talent—rapping, singing, and producing tracks.
This song, titled “Ii Jikan” (Good Times), rides a laid-back, relaxing beat, delivered in a flow that sits between singing and rapping.
The lyrics deftly capture those moments in everyday life when your heart is suddenly swept away.
Even if you’re not into the more extreme expressions often found in rap music, this is absolutely listenable—give it a try.
[BGM] For campfires and BBQs. A compilation of Japanese songs you’ll want to listen to while camping (61–70)
Carnival of Flames and ForestsSEKAI NO OWARI
A single by SEKAI NO OWARI released in 2014.
The music video—featuring the members marching through a forest at night with their instruments—is striking, and the grand fanfare arrangement paired with vocalist Fukase’s gentle voice makes for a soothing track.
With its sense of nature and the theme of fire, it’s definitely a song you’ll want to enjoy together toward the end of a camping trip.
UMITEE
A wonderfully comfortable track with a surf-music vibe that makes you want to sway your body.
Produced by C&K, who are rooted in Black music and folk, the song suits TEE’s vocals perfectly.
His voice, the gentle acoustic guitar, and the rounded, warm guitar solo all soothe you more and more as you listen.
It’s a track that will shine when you want to relax during seaside camping or any outdoor time!
beautifulTempalay
Music that soothes the soul is perfect for a night camp.
And nothing fits the moment better than this track, “Utsukushii” (“Beautiful”).
It’s included on the album From the 21st Century with Love, released in 2019 by Tempalay, a rock band active since the 2010s.
Its moody sound, colored by jazzy tones, leaves a strong impression.
You can savor its tight yet elegant, distinctly original melodies.
A heartwarming number that makes ideal background music, whether you’re camping alone or with someone.