[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 compilation of Japanese songs you’ll want to listen to while camping (61–70)
Camp da HoiMaiku Maki
Actor and folk singer Mike Maki formed the Modern Folk Quartet in 1963, and in 1971 he released the Boy Scouts song “Camp da Hoi,” which he wrote and composed.
The lyrics are crafted so that Boy Scouts will want to sing together in unison before camping or on the way to the campsite.
When we go outdoors or camping, we tend to listen to songs released in recent years, but simple songs like “Camp da Hoi” are recommended when you want to change the mood.
Everyone, gather aroundTodaka Ikusei
Since its release, the Nintendo Switch game Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been a huge topic of conversation, and its main theme, Welcome Horizons, is no exception.
This installment is centered on life on a deserted island.
Your first home is a tent, you can build a campsite—there are plenty of outdoor elements! The main theme song of Animal Crossing: New Horizons has a relaxed, laid-back vibe that’s perfect for taking a breather outside.
It fits a variety of scenes, like listening by a campfire or as background music while chatting around a lantern.
SUNHoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino is a multitalented performer with many faces—singer-songwriter, actor, essayist, and columnist.
His eighth single, SUN, was also used as the theme song for a TV drama.
It’s one of those numbers that gives you a lovely sense of anticipation—just hearing the intro somehow makes you excited! A proper BBQ actually takes more prep than you’d think, but if you listen to this song while you’re getting ready, the work might just fly by.
For camping, where you can fully immerse yourself in nature—linking perfectly with the lyrics about the sky, streams, and birds—this is one track I highly recommend.
Season in the SunTUBE
When you think of summer, you think of TUBE—and when you think of TUBE, you think of summer.
That’s how perfectly they fit the season.
Don’t you just get the urge to listen to their signature song “Season in the Sun” as summer draws near? With 80s music trending among younger generations in recent years, this is a great number to hype up summer for listeners of all ages.
Its lyrics are striking, reviving a fresh, vivid feeling that makes you wish the moment could last forever.
Why not forget the bustle of everyday life and turn this track on for an unforgettable time at a BBQ or around a campfire?
Yeah!Yeah!Yeah!Androp
This is a digital-only single released by androp in 2015.
The uplifting lyrics and refreshing chorus feel great, and vocalist Takahito Uchisawa’s gentle voice further enhances the song’s breezy vibe.
Filled with positive words that cheer on anyone with goals or dreams, it’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to with friends or teammates as you talk about your aspirations.
On a camping night around a campfire, when you’re sharing your future goals and dreams, why not play this song at just that moment?