A song themed around a picnic. A perfect track for a picnic.

Romeo Cosmic PicnicTHE ALFEE

Romeo Cosmic Picnic

This is a grand picnic song set in space, included on THE ALFEE’s classic album “GLINT BEAT,” released in September 2001.

Some of you may remember that the album reached No.

5 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The lyrical world, crafted by Toshihiko Takamizawa and lyricist Yukinojo Mori, is uniquely charming—heading out to the edge of the universe on a sparkling airship for a picnic.

The song captures the protagonist’s excitement for a futuristic date with their loved one through a floating melody and dramatic song structure.

With their signature rock foundation layered with diverse sounds, the cyber-pop vibe really lifts your spirits.

It’s a perfect track not only for a picnic under blue skies, but also as a great companion for a drive.

Picnickiseru

Kicell – Picnic (Music Video)

Unlike the picnic you might imagine, this Kicell song carries a curious charm that somehow leaves you with a bittersweet feeling.

Contrary to its comfortably floating melody, it portrays moments when a sense of parting arrives unexpectedly, and the loneliness of knowing you might never see someone again.

Precisely because we know that joyful times aren’t eternal, they feel all the more precious, stirring a tender, sentimental emotion.

Released as a single in September 2001, the track features the rhythm section of Dry & Heavy, whose tight groove further elevates its dreamlike atmosphere.

It’s the kind of song that, when listened to alone during a quiet picnic or while swaying on a train lost in thought, can make even familiar scenery look a little different.

PicnicSato Hiroshi

Hiroshi Sato Picnic

This is a track by city pop maestro Hiroshi Sato, featuring soothing, floating synths and steel pan-like tones.

Urban and sophisticated yet somehow nostalgic, its melody feels like a calm moment spent in early-summer dappled sunlight.

The song was released in June 1988 as the B-side of the single “Seat For Two,” and it’s also included on the 1988 album “AQUA.” Doesn’t it express, with gentle sound, the tenderness of those ordinary moments spent with someone special?

PicnicTamura Yukari

Picnic

Just hearing the intro makes you want to dash out into the sunshine—this is one of Yukari Tamura’s most exciting and beloved songs.

You invite a friend by email and head to a spacious park; the sparkle of such everyday scenes perfectly matches Tamura’s cute vocals.

The jaunty acoustic guitar and irresistibly danceable rhythm are sure to lift your picnic mood! Released in March 2005, the track is also included on the classic album “Kohaku no Uta, Hitohira.” It has grown into an indispensable number at live shows, where the call-and-response with fans unites the entire venue in a stunning display.

It’s truly the perfect song for spreading out a bento and enjoying a fun time together.

PicnicGaro

GARO Picnic

The A-side of the 9th single “Picnic / Nishi-Yuki Ressha,” released in 1974.

In 1970, Masami Ohno joined Mamoru Horiuchi and Tomoaki Hidaka—who had formed a GS band called Milk with Shigeru Matsuzaki—to form the group.

The producer was Mickey Curtis, who was also active as an actor.

They also broke with the prevailing notion at the time that folk singers did not appear on television.

Whale Bushone gumi from AKB48

Whale Bus

It was included as the B-side to “Hone Hone Waltz” released in 2007.

Lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and music by Yukari Aono.

The unit consisted of Tomomi Itano, Kayano Masuyama, Manami Oku, and Erena Ono, selected from AKB48.

Formed in 2006 to perform “Hone Hone Waltz” in a segment of the NHK Educational TV children’s program “Karada de Asobo,” the unit effectively ceased activities due to the end of the program segment and the members’ graduation from AKB48.

CANDY POPGARNET CROW

GARNET CROW – CANDY POP

Included as the third track on the 19th single “Hare Dokei,” released in 2005.

A hidden gem that never made it onto an album.

Although the song feels warm, like being in a sunny spot, it carries a fleeting scent of night—capturing the charm of vocalist Yuri Nakamura.

The group disbanded in 2013 to much regret.