[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 (31–40)
Summer Colorsyuzu
Yuzu’s “Natsuiro” is the perfect song to bring back the open, liberating scenes of summer.
With its prominent acoustic guitar, it feels lighter than a typical band sound.
The beautiful harmonies by Yujin Kitagawa and Koji Iwasawa add elegance to the breezy track, making it very easy to listen to.
Packed with summer-themed words, it’s ideal for the outdoors.
Let this song give you energy and try taking on all sorts of new things!
Our Great MigrationManako Arata
This is a moving number that sings of the courage to open your eyes and see a new world.
Digitally released by Arata Manako in August 2022, this ambitious work incorporates a full band sound.
It’s a folk song with a simple rhythm section overlaid by a powerful vocal.
The lyrics, themed around setting off on a new adventure, are sure to give listeners a gentle push forward.
Listen to it around a campfire, and it will surely resonate deep in your heart.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to meet a new version of themselves out in nature.
Campfire PrayerInguranndo min’yō
On a camp night, is there any tune that resonates more deeply as a song softly hummed before the flickering flames? Its original form is an old English love song, which in Japan was transformed by Chuji Ozaki into lyrics like a hymn, imbued with gratitude and prayers to nature.
Its pure and solemn melody is a major allure of the piece, with the power to unite the hearts of participants.
Though not widely available as an official recording, it is cherished as an indispensable piece in Boy Scout songbooks, and a survey by the Ibaraki Council of the Scout Association of Japan deemed it “worth preserving forever.” Since around July 2014, various performance videos have also been shared.
Raise your voices together with your companions around the campfire, and it will become an unforgettable and moving memory.
Samama Festival!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
An upbeat song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that evokes a fun summer, with synthesizer sounds from the very beginning that lift your spirits.
The brisk, exhilarating chorus has a refreshing feel that blows away the muggy summer heat.
The lyrics feature very catchy phrases, so kids are likely to love it too.
When you go camping with your family—on the drive to the site, setting up the tent with the kids, or cooking together—this song will make your family camping trip even more fun!
Hand in handkariyushi 58
“Te to Te” is a laid-back rock number by Kariyushi58, a rock band from Okinawa! Its striking sound blends reggae and rock, delivering both comfort and energy.
Even though there may be sad events or lonely moments in our peaceful everyday lives, this song gently encourages us with a positive message: let’s join hands and move forward together.
It’s a perfect BGM for camping that brings you closer to nature—give it a careful listen with your closest friends, or take it in solo from time to time.
