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

PicnicCHAGE and ASKA

Picnic

Munching on a homemade sandwich while whistling—a heartwarming CHAGE and ASKA song that conjures up such a peaceful holiday scene.

This piece is included on the classic album “CODE NAME.2 SISTER MOON,” released in April 1996.

Although there was no official tie-in, the album sold over 460,000 copies.

The message, “Let’s think about tomorrow when tomorrow comes,” has a freeing charm, doesn’t it? When you want to step away from the busyness of everyday life, listening to this song can make an ordinary day feel like a special moment.

Become the windtsuji ayano

Ayano Tsuji – Become the Wind (Music Video)

A buoyant number famous as the theme song of Studio Ghibli’s The Cat Returns.

Ayano Tsuji’s clear, transparent voice and the light tones of the ukulele make it perfect as picnic BGM.

Released in June 2002, the song was also used in a House Foods commercial and has long been loved by many.

In the lyrics, a forward-looking spirit moving toward the future while holding dear to treasured memories is depicted.

The scene of pedaling up a hill on a bicycle evokes a moment from Whisper of the Heart, the film that inspired The Cat Returns, and seems to whisk listeners back to a fresh, youthful time.

It’s also perfect for picnics—listen among the fresh greenery and your mood is sure to lift.

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Spitz / Cherry

When it comes to Spitz’s signature songs about parting and setting out on a new journey, this classic surely comes to mind.

Released in April 1996, it became a massive hit single, selling over 1.613 million copies.

With memories of a loved one held close, it portrays the moment of taking a step toward a hope-filled future, and its fresh yet slightly bittersweet melody feels like a pleasant spring breeze.

Many listeners were likely moved by the straightforward lyric about feeling stronger just from the sound of words of love.

The song is also included on the acclaimed album Indigo Chiheisen, and in recent years it was featured in an NTT East commercial.

It’s a popular pick for picnics and is sure to make the start of a new season all the more wonderful.

PicnicChōkyūmei

“Picnic” Music Video / Chokyuumei

Set to a bright, energetic sound, this Choukyuumei track paints a perspective that questions the everyday assumptions hiding in daily life.

It’s included on the album “Ginga Mu-check,” released in June 2024, and was also used as the TV commercial song for Pasona’s “Awaji Island West Coast: Basuroshima” starting in July of the same year.

Contrasting with the cheerful scene of a picnic, the metaphorical lyric of a gingham-checked sheet bursting into tears may reflect an attachment to unfinished business or a heartfelt resolve to live fully in the present.

Listening to this song makes you notice the bittersweetness and tenderness concealed within ordinary scenery, reminding you that it’s not just about simple fun.

Under a blue sky, it might stir up an entirely different set of emotions.

Family LandscapeHanaregumi

Hanaregumi Family Landscape

This warmly comforting song by Hanaregumi is irresistible, with a simple melody that feels like it gently stays by your side.

Through the image of a dining table lined with everyday household items, the song tenderly paints the irreplaceable yet ordinary moments of family life with a gentle voice.

Released in October 2002 as Hanaregumi’s debut single, it was also included on the debut album “Oto Time.” It’s well known as the song used in a Calbee potato chips commercial, and its friendly, snack-time vibe is part of its charm.

This track is perfect for a leisurely picnic with someone special.

Listen to it in a pleasant breeze and soft sunlight, and you’ll find yourself quietly savoring the happiness right in front of you.

A Picnic with YouYamazaki Masayoshi

Kimito Picnic

A song by Masayoshi Yamazaki whose soothing slide guitar tones and rhythmic wordplay are a delight to the ear.

Rather than chasing the meaning, the lyrics make you want to surrender to the flow of sounds—light and buoyant, like footsteps on the way to a picnic, lifting your spirits as you listen.

This track opens the album “Atelier,” released in June 2003.

Its charm lies in the handcrafted feel of the sound that Yamazaki reportedly built over about half a year in his home studio.

The acoustic groove of this piece heightens that sense of freedom you feel under a blue sky.

It’s a refreshing song you’ll want to play out in nature, favorite sandwich in hand.

Night picnicgo!go!vanillas

go!go!vanillas – “FOOLs” album digest

Included as track 12 on the 2017 third album, “FOOLs.” The lyrics are perfect for listening to on your car stereo during a drive date, or when you head out at night with friends.

It might even help keep you awake.

The origin of the band name “go! go!” is said to be inspired by Zeppeli’s gold tooth in the manga JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.