Songs to brighten up your car interior! Recommended driving tracks for the Yutori generation
When you head out for a drive, in-car BGM is essential, isn’t it?
Whether you’re taking a road trip with family or friends, enjoying a solo night drive, or cruising with your significant other, the presence (or absence) of music can make a huge difference in the mood.
So this time, we’re introducing drive songs recommended for the Yutori generation.
From exhilarating uptempo tracks to emotional numbers, we’ve compiled a wide range.
If you’re looking for something to play as BGM, be sure to check it out!
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Brighten up your car interior! Recommended driving songs for the Yutori generation (11–20)
Alright!!Superfly
A track defined by an exhilarating rock sound and powerful vocals.
It gained attention as the opening theme for the Fuji TV drama “BOSS” and was released in June 2009.
Its memorable melody and uplifting lyrics are sure to encourage listeners.
In October 2015, it was also featured in a commercial for the Suzuki Escudo, earning love across generations.
This song is perfect for road trips with friends or whenever you want to boost your mood.
Combined with Superfly’s overwhelming vocal prowess, it fills the car with a lively, energetic atmosphere.
Spring Dayaimyon
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 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?
GINGUAMononkuru
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.
LAVALAVANumber_i
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.
sabotageRyokushokushakai
This single by the band Ryokuoushoku Shakai—known for their colorful, pop-savvy style—was released in November 2019.
Written as the theme song for the TBS drama “G Senjou no Anata to Watashi,” it was later included on the album “SINGALONG.” The lyrics strikingly portray a strong resolve to break out of the shell that binds oneself and change.
The radiant sound incorporating strings, coupled with vocalist Haruko Nagaya’s clear, expansive voice, deeply moves listeners.
Perfect for a drive when you want to shake off hesitation, or for anyone looking to reset their mindset.
Brighten up your car interior! Recommended drive songs for the yutori generation (21–30)
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
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.