Songs to Listen to During Golden Week [Drive BGM and Relaxing Day-Off Tunes]
Golden Week, the long holiday spanning from the end of April to the beginning of May.
Many of you probably look forward to it every year, don’t you?
It’s a valuable time to refresh—going on trips or taking a slightly longer drive than usual.
However, going out means travel time, and during the holidays the roads get terribly congested…
So in this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs perfect for Golden Week to keep you company on your drive.
They work great as BGM while traveling, and there are also tracks that let you relax and soak up the holiday mood—so be sure to check them out!
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Songs to Listen to During Golden Week [Driving BGM and Relaxation Tunes] (11–20)
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism’s “Parabola” is perfect as driving BGM.
Its refreshing melody pairs wonderfully with the Golden Week vibe that overlaps with the season of fresh green.
As you drive forward toward the future, it’s nice to imagine your own future, too.
In the midst of the busy start to a new chapter, why not take a short break and head out for a drive with this song?
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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A song by [Alexandros], known for numerous tie-ins with films and commercials.
From the intro, it’s a refreshing track that feels like a tailwind.
Its driving, fast-paced sound lifts your mood and energy, making it perfect for a road trip.
And while the lyrics don’t explicitly mention spring, the sense that something new is about to begin makes it a great fit for the season of new beginnings.
spring breezesumika
Sumika is a rock band that enjoys overwhelming support from younger generations for their impactful lyrics and gentle compositions.
Harukaze, included on their first album Familia, is a track bursting with catchy, fast-paced energy, driven by a hysteric guitar riff in the intro.
The story told in the lyrics makes you want to rush out into the spring season—perfect for a drive.
It’s a rock tune packed with the freshness of spring, with emotional melodies and ensemble work that will color the inside of your car.
LONG WEEKENDthe shes gone
This is a song by the shes gone, praised as the sweetest and most stylish track in the band’s history.
It features a pleasant sound perfect for scenes like cafés or drives.
With gentle, sweet vocals and relatable lyrics, it’s a song that fits seamlessly into everyday life.
Released in November 2024, this work carries on the flow of their albums DAYS and SINCE while also revealing new charms.
It’s a heartwarming track you’ll want to play when you want to relax or spend time with someone special.
Highwaykururi
This is a gentle-sounding track by Quruli, a band from Kyoto Prefecture.
It was created as the theme song for the film Josee, the Tiger and the Fish, and while it was included on the film’s soundtrack, it was later released as a single as well.
The sound emphasizes the tone of the acoustic guitar and the steady, understated drum rhythm, conveying a relaxed atmosphere.
The lyrics, which depict travel and driving, are also striking, and it feels as though the singer is asking themselves why they set out on a journey.
wandererOkuda Tamio
In the past, this song “Sasurai” was used as the theme for Tetsurō Degawa’s travel variety show “Tetsurō Degawa no Jūden Sasete Moraemasen ka?” With lyrics and a melody that make you want to hum along, you might find yourself singing it when you’re feeling liberated on a trip.
For those who wish to live life as if they’re traveling, this track seems likely to leave a pleasant afterglow even after the fun of Golden Week has passed.
Make your long, exciting holiday even more memorable with this song!
Songs to Listen to During Golden Week [Drive BGM and Relaxation Tracks] (21–30)
Choo Choo TRAINEXILE
It was released in 2003 as EXILE’s 10th single.
The song is a cover of ZOO’s “Choo Choo TRAIN” and reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Thanks to this hit, they made their first appearance on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a track that puts you in a fun mood.