A Collection of Japanese Songs to Hype Up Your Drive [BGM]
If you like going on long drives and trips, you’ll know how important the music you listen to in the car is.
A clear sky, scenery passing by, and music that gets you pumped—just imagining it is the best, isn’t it? It really is the best.
In this article, I’ll be introducing lots of high-energy tracks that are perfect for driving.
I’ve tried to cover a wide range of genres, so if you find something you like, dig deeper from there and put together your own playlist!
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Collection of Japanese Songs to Hype Up Your Drive [BGM] (11–20)
Burn!Fuji Kaze
Singer-songwriter Fuju Kaze, known for his technical piano playing and sweet looks.
The lyrics, sprinkled with his dialect, feel familiar and warm.
Among his songs, the one I want you to listen to on a drive is “MO-EH-YO,” released in 2021.
It resounds with energetic, boldly unfolding electro sounds.
Be sure to check out the chorus lyrics, which carry a double meaning! If you’re stuck for driving BGM, add it to your playlist.
SCRAMBLE EYESMOTSU vs A-One
If you’re driving on highways or mountain passes, you can’t go without adrenaline-pumping Eurobeat.
This powerful track pairs motsu—the rapper famed for his work with m.o.v.e—with A-One, a leading force in the Eurobeat scene from the doujin music world.
motsu’s razor-sharp, high-speed rap fuses with A-One’s signature cutting synth riffs to create an exhilarating rush that makes you want to step on the gas just by listening.
It served as the main theme for the arcade game “Initial D THE ARCADE,” firing up game centers since 2021, and was finally released as a much-anticipated single in May 2022.
Life still goes onAwesome City Club
On a drive with someone special, you find yourself wanting to hear songs that warm the heart.
The trio Awesome City Club’s 2022 release “Life still goes on” is the perfect track for a lazy afternoon on a day off.
Its sound, infused with funk and soul, comes through with catchy appeal.
Their solid vocals and harmonies are also highlights! It’s upbeat dance music recommended for those who usually listen to Western music.
room for growthCreepy Nuts
Creepy Nuts is a hip-hop duo consisting of rapper R-Shitei from Osaka Prefecture and trackmaker DJ Matsunaga from Niigata Prefecture.
Their emotional lyrics and edgy flow have stirred up the music scene beyond the hip-hop world.
Among their songs, a great pick for driving is Nobishiro.
It’s included on their 2021 release Case and was featured in the au commercial “povo2.0 START!.” Their smooth flow resonates over a warm, gentle melody line.
It’s a track you’ll want to hum along to on a long road trip with friends.
Full driveKANA-BOON
If you want to hype up your drive like you’re at a festival, we recommend “Full Drive.” Released in 2014 by the rock band KANA-BOON, it features an irresistible guitar sound for fans of Japanese rock.
The track stands out with its four-on-the-floor rhythm and catchy melody.
With lyrics themed around “driving,” it’s guaranteed to get everyone pumped when you play it in the car! It’s a rock number that will turn the time until you reach your destination into an unforgettable memory.
yoakeMAN WITH A MISSION
MAN WITH A MISSION is a rock band beloved even by listeners who favor loud and punk genres.
Their signature is emotional rock delivered with wolf heads.
Among their songs, the perfect track for a drive is “yoake,” included on Break and Cross the Walls I, released in 2021.
Its straightforward, fast-paced rock sound hits you right in the heart.
The lyrics that evoke “freedom” and “the future” are also a must-check! Why not give this exhilarating rock number a listen and feel like you could drive anywhere?
Compilation of Japanese songs to hype up your drive [BGM] (21–30)
Polygon WavePerfume
The perfect track for a nighttime drive through neon-lit streets is “Polygon Wave.” Released in 2021 by the techno-pop trio Perfume, it was also used as the theme song for the show The Masked Singer.
Its unique electronic sound evokes a sense of the future.
Within EDM, it features a light, breezy beat, making it a great pick for pop fans too.
If you want to feel pumped even when it’s dark outside, give it a listen.