[Classic Camp Songs] Recommended Tracks to Enjoy with Family and Friends in Nature

SUNHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – SUN (Official Video)

Gen Hoshino’s music delivers bright, heartwarming messages like the morning sun.

This song, which sings of hope and renewal as a fragile night gives way to a new dawn, was born from Hoshino’s own experience of overcoming illness, and its lyrics overflow with a gentle warmth that stays close to the listener’s heart.

Released in May 2015, the track was also used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Kokoro ga Pokitto ne” (Crazy For Me).

If you hum it around a campfire with family and friends, it’s sure to lift your spirits.

A I U E O musicGReeeeN

GReeeeN – “Aiueo Music ♬” PV (Main Version)

At the campfire—the main event of any outdoor activity—you’ll feel like dancing to some exciting tunes! “Aiueo-n Gaku,” released in 2013 by the vocal group GReeeeN, known for their moving songs about love and life, is an essential track for a fun camping trip.

Its humorously dynamic melody line really stands out.

Dance with enthusiasm to match the punchy lyrics! For the chorus dance part, why not try a choreography where everyone joins hands around the fire?

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Oklahoma Mixeramerika min’yō

Oklahoma Mixer / Let’s All Dance! Folk Dance [For Schools and Community Activities]

If you’re looking for a song that people of all ages can dance to around the campfire, “Oklahoma Mixer” is highly recommended.

Originating in the state of Oklahoma in the United States, this piece has been loved for a long time, from the 1800s to the present.

Since it’s been used in numerous forms of media, many of you have probably heard it before.

It’s a staple of folk dance often performed in elementary and junior high school recreation, featuring a lively melody that evokes a social gathering.

If you’re planning an event centered on a campfire, use this song as background music to boost the excitement!

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The sun sets behind the distant mountains.

The sun sets behind the distant mountains (Going Home)

At the climax of a campfire, we quietly sing “Far Over the Distant Hills the Sun Descends” at day’s end.

Many people may also know it as the tune that signals the end of the school day.

The original music is the second movement of Dvořák’s Symphony No.

9, “From the New World,” and the well-known Japanese lyrics were written by composer Keizo Horiuchi.

Because the lyrics are in a classical literary style, I remember singing them as a child without understanding their meaning.

Why not try singing this song with your family and enjoy the charm of its old-fashioned Japanese sound?

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Hands and hands and handsNihonmatsu Hajime

“Hand in Hand in Hand” Aichi's Singing Voices “Singing Cafe on the Net”

The children’s song “Te to Te to Te to” has the power to deepen bonds between people.

Through the simple act of holding hands, it naturally creates a sense of unity.

With its simple, easy-to-sing melody and rhythm, this piece can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

It is included in albums such as “Asobi Uta Daizenshū 200” and is widely loved in childcare and educational settings.

It’s the perfect song to sing hand in hand around a campfire with everyone.

Be sure to make it a companion for creating fun memories.

Ten thousand feet in the Alps

“10,000 Feet Above the Alps” (with gestures)

“Alps Ichiman-jaku” instantly brings back memories of hand games from elementary school.

I bet you’ve also tried seeing how fast you could do it for no real reason! The original melody comes from the American folk song “Yankee Doodle.” The “Koyari” mentioned in the lyrics apparently refers to a sharp, pointed ridge located before the summit of Mount Yari—so when you think about it, it’s a pretty reckless song about dancing there.

In Japan, besides the hand game, it’s also famous for its many parody versions.

It’s sure to liven up camps, family gatherings, and time with friends! Whether you’re doing the hand game or singing parody lyrics, it’s a song that shines in all kinds of situations.

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Many of you have probably danced this at school sports days or athletic festivals.

Based on an Israeli folk song, its slightly ethnic-sounding melody is irresistibly catchy.

The dance is said to depict Jewish people in Israel rejoicing after striking water.

In Japan, it first spread as a type of folk dance.

It’s perfect for dancing around a campfire, so why not liven up your camp night and make memories with family and friends?

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