[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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- [Night Songs] Classic masterpieces themed around the night. J-POP you’ll want to listen to at nighttime.
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- [Moon Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon. Songs you’ll want to listen to under a full moon or in the moonlight.
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[BGM] For campfires and BBQs: A collection of Japanese songs perfect for camping (41–50)
BITTER!LUCKY TAPES
The perfect song for Gen Z to play while camping with friends or a lover is “BITTER!” Released in 2021 by LUCKY TAPES—known for writing songs for numerous artists—it’s a mid-tempo track featuring the resonant sound of a dynamic brass band.
The melody is glamorous yet somehow bittersweet, sure to bring tears to your eyes.
Their crisp, expressive flow as they sing emotional lyrics will make your heart skip a beat.
How about enjoying some chill music while you take part in activities or share a meal with friends?
[BGM] For campfires and BBQs: A collection of Japanese songs you’ll want to listen to while camping (51–60)
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.
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?
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.
Sweet dreamsYONA YONA WEEKENDERS
It’s a song with a gentle atmosphere and a profound message that resonates deeply.
Created by YONA YONA WEEKENDERS, it was released in April 2021.
It portrays the small joys of everyday life and the precious moments found in the passage of time.
The way it expresses the arrival of spring, along with the sadness and beauty of its passing, is particularly striking.
It makes you want to listen to it leisurely on a camping night while chatting with friends.
It’s also perfect for soothing your daily fatigue.
I don’t really care.never young beach
If you’re heading out camping to get away from the busyness of everyday life and spend some laid-back time in nature, I highly recommend chill tracks like those by never young beach! The relaxed, unstrained vocals, the style of turning rambling happenings into lyrics, and the spacey, effect-laden guitar tones are all wonderfully mellow.
These songs are a perfect match for sunny days.
They’re great for lazy, do-nothing afternoons, so give them a listen!
