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Camping is fun because it offers both a sense of freedom and calm.
In 2020, “solo camping” became a buzzword, and it started getting even more coverage on TV and elsewhere.
In this article, we introduce songs that perfectly match the image of camping—enjoying time surrounded by nature with family or close friends.
We’ve selected a wide range, from classic camp songs to perfect tunes for campfire sing-alongs and tracks you can use for recreational activities.
Enjoy while picturing your favorite camping moments.
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[Classic Camp Songs] Recommended Tracks to Enjoy with Family and Friends in Nature (1–10)
together; along with; bothWANIMA
It’s the kind of song that makes you want to hum along as the campfire flames flicker! Sung with heartfelt passion by WANIMA from Kumamoto, this piece conveys the importance of supporting one another and gratitude for our connections.
Chosen in January 2017 as the theme song for a Kumamoto earthquake reconstruction project, its lyrics are filled with love for their hometown and carry messages about “the wonder of being alive” and “the courage to move forward.” Link arms with your friends and sing it together, and your bonds are sure to deepen.
It will make the time you spend with family and friends in nature even richer.
Row, Michael!amerika min’yō
Known as an African American spiritual, “Go Down, Moses” is a classic campfire song that many people find themselves humming the moment the melody starts.
First published in 1867 in “Slave Songs of the United States,” this piece has been sung in Japan as part of school music curricula and on NHK children’s programs, and became well known when The Drifters performed it on a variety show.
With a profound history, its lyrics, infused with hope for freedom and salvation, continue to be loved across eras and borders.
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song was written as the theme for the film “Ao-Natsu: 30 Days With You.” In August 2020, two years after its release, it became Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s first track to surpass 100 million streams.
While it might seem like a refreshing youth anthem at first, the lyrics depict the protagonist’s complex emotions as they dive into love and adolescence against a backdrop of quintessential summer scenes.
It’s a song that brings back nostalgic memories of student days, making you think, “I really spent a lot of time worrying about things.” With its exhilarating, fast-paced melody, it captures the energetic feelings of young people and is also recommended for group singing around a campfire.
Oh, the pastures are green
The famous song “Oh, the Meadow is Green” conjures up scenes of great nature.
It’s a traditional folk tune long sung in the rural areas of Slovakia and the Czech Republic, to which Pastor Ugo Nakata added Japanese lyrics.
It’s even been performed on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” and the “Kohaku Uta Gassen.” The lyrics depict images like grass growing thick on the pasture and snow melting and flowing into the river, letting you feel the grandeur and richness of the natural world.
Its lively rhythm and shout-outs make it perfect for singing with the family on a camping trip!
Camp partyKyanjobando
Camp Party, sung by Campjo Band, a duo born from the popular Instagram camping community “Campjo = Camp Girls.” This is a track that’s guaranteed to make anyone want to head out camping the moment they hear it.
The lyrics, packed with the fun of camping, the beauty of nature, and a touch of romance, ramp up the excitement.
With a melody anyone can hum along to, sing it with your family and take your camp vibes to the next level!
The sun sets behind the distant mountains.
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?
Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken
Matsuken—that is, actor and singer Ken Matsudaira—performs the festival number “Matsuken Samba II” while dressed in a feudal lord’s costume.
Apparently, the song was originally performed in Matsudaira’s kayō (popular song) shows and in the stage adaptation of “Abarenbō Shōgun.” With its glamorous costumes—like club-style mirror balls and glitter-adorned kimonos—becoming a hot topic, the piece sparked a huge boom.
It’s a lively number that’s fun to dance and sing with a crowd, making it perfect for camp activities.
The choreography isn’t too difficult, so anyone can enjoy dancing to it!
Oklahoma Mixeramerika min’yō
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!
Genghis Khan (also refers to a Japanese grilled mutton dish called ‘Jingisukan’)Dschinghis Khan
“Genghis Khan” is a song from Germany themed around Chinggis (Genghis) Khan, and in Japan it’s loved as a dance number.
Its biggest highlights are that insanely catchy chorus and the bold high-kicking dance that gained attention in the film Waterboys! If everyone dances around a campfire, it’s sure to hype things up even more.
By the way, in Japan many songs themed around “Genghis Khan,” as well as cover versions, have been released.
Be sure to check those out too.
A I U E O musicGReeeeN
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?