[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 (71–80)
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
This is the kind of song that makes you want to whirl a towel without thinking! “Suirenka” by Shonan no Kaze always takes the energy to the max at live shows.
It starts with an intro that evokes a serene water lily, then shifts gears and raises your heartbeat as it drives toward the chorus—an unforgettable build.
If you want to hype up a campsite BBQ or campfire, this track is a no-brainer.
Use it to blow off steam and let yourself be completely free.
It’s easy to get lost in the feel-good sound, but don’t miss the slightly bittersweet lyrics as you listen!
Yaho-hoSakata Osamu
This work, marked by its call-and-response phrases that echo like a mountain echo, is brimming with irrepressibly bright energy that makes your heart skip just by listening.
Created by singer-songwriter Osamu Sakata, it features a simple, easy-to-remember melody that charmingly conveys the joy of kids raising their voices out in nature.
This uplifting number is included on the album “With Jackie: Everyone Loves Children’s Songs,” released in April 2015.
It has also been featured on NHK programs related to “Okaasan to Issho,” and a new version with fresh vocals appeared in the winter of 2023, showing how the song continues to be sung across generations.
Gathered around a campfire, raising your voices together, it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory.
UPSPECIAL OTHERS ACOUSTIC
It’s wrapped in a refreshing, chill vibe that makes you want to listen on a camping night.
Released in July 2024 under the name SPECIAL OTHERS ACOUSTIC, this track by SPECIAL OTHERS features instrument tones that resonate like the wind, letting you feel as if you’re immersed in nature.
Perfect for quietly listening around a campfire or as background music for a BBQ.
Ideal for anyone who wants to step away from everyday life and enjoy music at a relaxed pace.
BBQ Riot SongELLEGARDEN
ELLEGARDEN is a four-piece rock band that has continued to influence many musicians and stay at the forefront of the scene since resuming activities in 2018.
“BBQ Riot Song,” which closes out their fourth album Riot on the Grill—the record that brought the band widespread recognition—kicks into top speed right from the opening, instantly cranking up the energy.
True to its title, the BBQ-themed lyrics make it a perfect soundtrack for a summer vacation.
It’s a fiery summer song that makes you want to sprint through the season alongside its driving, high-velocity ensemble.
Future PopPerfume
“Future Pop” is a song released in 2018.
Created when the three members were at the end of their twenties and as the Heisei era was coming to a close, it’s a memorial track built on the concept of ushering in a new era.
With straightforward, unembellished lyrics that feel like taking flight into a pop future, and a dance-music sound that unleashes the full charm of electro, it’s quintessential Perfume.
For camping, it’s the kind of song you’d want to play in the car on the way to the site!