Songs to Listen to During Golden Week [Drive BGM and Relaxing Day-Off Tunes]

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Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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!

Songs to Listen to During Golden Week [Drive BGM and Relaxation Tunes] (51–60)

Our Futureieiri reo

Leo Ieiri - “Our Future” (Full Ver.)

Our Futureieiri reo

It was released in 2016 as Leo Ieiri’s 12th single.

The song was written specifically as the theme for the NTV drama “Omukae Desu.” Its hopeful lyrics and grand choral work make a strong impression.

It’s a positive song that lifts your spirits.

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I love it!Hirosue Ryōko

[Official] Ryoko Hirosue 'Daisuki!' (MV) RYOKO HIROSUE / Daisuki! [2nd Single] <Oricon No. 1!>

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.

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SUNHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – SUN (Official Video)

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Gen Hoshino’s “SUN” was released in 2015.

The string arrangement buoyantly lifts the entire track, making you want to swing your arms wide and break into a lively step.

Its pop feel heightens that “I’m going to enjoy this long-awaited day off to the fullest!” mood.

Even people who usually struggle to get up and tend to oversleep somehow wake up feeling refreshed on their days off, don’t they?

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In conclusion

I introduced some songs you’ll want to listen to during Golden Week.

With music that gets you excited, even traffic jams are no problem! And if you’re planning to relax at home, spending time with your favorite tracks will make your break even more fulfilling.

Have a wonderful holiday!