Songs to brighten up your car interior! Recommended driving tracks for the Yutori generation

Racing into the NightYOASOBI

YOASOBI “Racing into the Night” Official Music Video

This is the debut song by YOASOBI, a male-female music duo born from a project that turns novels into music, whose innovative form of expression and cutting-edge sound have gained popularity both in Japan and abroad.

With a catchy melody woven by a clear, transparent vocal and impactful lyrics, the track drew attention especially among younger listeners.

Released in December 2019, it became such a massive hit in 2020 that there was hardly a day you wouldn’t hear it.

Its arrangement, featuring driving, fast-paced piano, makes it a perfect soundtrack for a night drive.

Since it’s a song almost everyone has heard at least once, it’s a pop tune that will hype up your nights out and get all your friends singing along.

Spring Dayaimyon

Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Aimyong’s seventh major single, written as the theme song for the animated film “Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane – The Lost Hiroshi.” The lyrics, told from Hiroshi Nohara’s perspective, warmly express family love.

Featuring an acoustic guitar-driven, warm sound, it was released in April 2019.

An acoustic version was later used in 2020 as the CM song for Kirin’s “Tanrei Green Label,” earning affection across generations.

It’s a pop tune that blends comfort and refreshment—perfect for a leisurely drive.

Haruka barksLucky Kilimanjaro

Lucky Kilimanjaro – Haruka Roars [Official Music Video]

Lucky Kilimanjaro is a six-member band whose theme is “making every day around the world dance.” Released in July 2025, Haruka Hoeru is a high-velocity track that fuses emo rock with drum’n’bass.

From Kumaki’s opening line, the thrilling arrangement accelerates all at once—perfect for a high-speed drive down the highway.

When you want to blow away worries and haze, why not hum along as you press the accelerator?

LAVALAVANumber_i

Number_i – LAVALAVA (Official Visualizer)

A track included on No.Ⅱ (Deluxe), released on December 1, 2025.

Reuniting with the production team behind the debut single GOAT, this song pairs a fast-paced, driving beat with sweet vocals—a perfect drive tune.

Set inside the intimate space of a car speeding down the highway at night, it captures the unmistakable warmth of someone special sitting beside you.

While portraying the realities of urban life, it creates a romantic atmosphere.

It’s top-tier J-POP that blends edge and sweetness—something you’ll want to play during moments with your lover.

GINGUAMononkuru

Mononkul – GINGUA (Official Video)

While rooted in jazz and traversing a wide range of genres, Mononkul’s music weaves sophisticated pop.

Released in August 2024, this track is also known for being selected as the ending theme for FM Yokohama’s “Tresen.” Its danceable beat—where an SF-inspired worldview merges with shimmering synths—whisks listeners away from the everyday.

And the positive message about taking someone’s hand and moving forward, even in times of uncertainty, really gives you a push.

It’s perfect for a nighttime highway drive.

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy

Monster’s Flower Song / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

A signature song by Vaundy that portrays reclaiming lost dreams and passion through a cherished tune filled with nostalgic memories.

Widely known as the theme for Maruha Nichiro’s WILDish series commercials, it became a massive hit, surpassing 300 million streams in March 2023.

Its appeal lies in a unique sound that fuses rock, hip-hop, and R&B, along with lyrics that strike a chord.

The exhilarating melody and powerful rhythm are sure to elevate your mood on a drive, and on a leisurely day off, it will remind you of the pure feelings you once had.

My WayDef Tech

My Way

This song by Def Tech is perfect for relaxing by the seaside.

Its comfortable rhythm and lyrics woven in both English and Japanese give you the courage to move forward as yourself.

It also carries a warm message that highlights the importance of bonds with friends.

The track is included on their debut album “Def Tech,” released in January 2005.

It became widely memorable as the song used in a Yokohama Tires commercial, the spring high school baseball digest program “Minna no Koshien,” and as an insert song in the film “Crows ZERO II.” Give it a listen when you’re lost in thought on a sunset beach or when you want to feel calm.