[BGM] Japanese songs for campfires and BBQs: A playlist of J-pop to enjoy while camping
Outdoor activities have become hugely popular in recent years, influenced in part by camping videos on YouTube.
When you feel like you want to break free from everyday life, why not put yourself in a setting that’s a little different from the norm and refresh your mind? This time, I’ll introduce some Japanese songs that are perfect for camping and the outdoors.
I’ve gathered everything from upbeat, exciting tracks to chill tunes that are perfect as background music for a campfire.
Let’s lean on the power of nature and music to forget everyday stress!
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[BGM] For campfires and BBQs: A collection of Japanese songs you’ll want to listen to while camping (51–60)
Stay gentlenever young beach
The song that gently keeps you company in the quiet of a solo camping trip is “Yasashii Mama de.” Released in 2020 by the band never young beach, active since the 2010s, it was used as the theme song for the film Romance Doll.
Its acoustic sound, marked by a slow rhythm, is striking.
Yuma Abe’s warm, low voice is soothing and helps you forget the fatigue of everyday life.
The lyrics revolve around the theme of “weather,” making it a song you’ll want to listen to whether it’s sunny or raining.
It’s a heartfelt work perfect for a laid-back camping experience.
Re-Ahoy!Kuramubon
The perfect song for a relaxing camping trip that frees you from everyday stress is “Re-Ahoi!” It’s included on Re-clammbon 2, released in 2016 by Clammbon, a band known for numerous commercial and anime tie-ins.
Gentle, airy synth tones evoke nature.
The band’s free yet groovy session will soothe your fatigue.
It’s a track filled with reverby guitars and colorful flows.
Why not give it a listen while you unwind by the campfire?
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.
is a perfect recommendation for when you want a mellow yet lively time around a BBQ or campfire with treasured friends or a partner.
It’s the lead track from the globally active rock band ONE OK ROCK’s fifth album, Zankyō Reference.
The eight letters in the title are said to be taken from the initials of vocalist Taka’s friends’ names.
Because they are such important friends, the message that “even if we drift apart, there’s always a place to come back to here” feels so warm and comforting, doesn’t it?
Slow & EasyHirai Dai
Hirai Dai, whose songs with a Hawaiian music vibe are widely loved, is especially popular for creating a relaxing atmosphere.
Many of you may know this signature track of his, right? When you think of camping, mountains and rivers often come to mind, but camping by the ocean is wonderful too! In moments like that, why not use his music as your BGM? The ukulele and whistling in the intro feel so good! With its laid-back, calming mood, it’s a perfect fit for a lazy afternoon.
The sun sets behind the distant mountains.Antonín Dvořák
Dvořák’s Symphony No.
9 in E minor, “From the New World,” composed in 1893, was given lyrics and became established as a camp and recreational song.
The melody most often sung is from the beginning of the second movement.
It’s Dvořák’s ninth and final symphony.
