Songs to Listen to During Golden Week [Drive BGM and Relaxing Day-Off Tunes]
Golden Week, the long holiday from late April to early May.
Many of you probably look forward to it every year, right? It’s a precious time to refresh yourself—going on trips or taking a drive a little farther than usual.
However, going out means travel time, and during the holidays the roads get terribly congested…
So in this article, we’re introducing songs perfect for Golden Week to accompany your drive.
They work great as BGM while you’re on the move, and there are also tracks that let you fully soak in the holiday mood, so be sure to check them out!
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Songs to Listen to During Golden Week [Driving BGM and Relaxing Day-Off Tunes] (41–50)
I love it!Hirosue Ryōko
It was released in 1997 as Ryoko Hirosue’s second single.
The song was used in Asahi Soft Drinks’ Mitsuya Cider commercial, with lyrics and composition by Mayo Okamoto.
It became her only single to reach No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, and with this song she made her first appearance at the 48th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Become the wind[Alexandros]
![Become the wind[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Kdps8CHhZF4/sddefault.jpg)
A song by the rock band [Alexandros] that was featured in a car commercial.
Its driving acoustic guitar strums and piercing high-tone vocals deliver straight to the listener’s heart like the wind, just as the title suggests.
The atmosphere that makes you feel like you could break into a run and the lyrics that evoke a fresh start make it perfect for a spring drive.
It’s a track you’ll want to play on a long trip to boost your energy.
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.
Anniversary!!E-girls
Released in 2015 as E-girls’ 13th single.
The song was used in the “Samantha Vega meets E-girls” commercial and the “Prince Hotel Natsu Puri 2015” commercial.
It’s a refreshing dance-rock track that makes you want to get a jump on summer, and it’s a song that will boost your mood when you listen to it while driving.
holidayFLOW
Here’s “Holiday,” a super high-energy ska track by the hybrid rock band FLOW, released in 2012.
Contrary to its title and lyrics about taking a day off, it’s an extremely upbeat, vacation-like song.
It’s perfect not only for people who aren’t resting, but also for those who want to get pumped and have fun precisely on their days off.
Of course, it’s also recommended for anyone who wants to blast intense band sounds during Golden Week or any holiday.
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
A rock number that unleashes the intensity of blazing flames, with exhilarating guitar sounds and overwhelming vocals! Released in July 2019 as the opening theme for the anime Fire Force, this track is loved as one of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s signature songs.
Its lyrics—resonating with those who, despite anxiety and restlessness, wish to keep moving forward—are perfectly matched with its energetic sound.
Put it on your speakers during a long drive, and you’ll feel a refreshing rush that makes the travel time something to look forward to.