[2026] Recommended Japanese Songs for Driving: Popular J-POP for People in Their 20s
Whether you’re driving with friends, on a romantic trip for two, with family, or even solo, going for a drive is always a lot of fun, isn’t it?
Some of you in your twenties may have just gotten your long-awaited driver’s license and are now picking out BGM for your first drive—whether you’re a student or already working.
In this article, we introduce popular Japanese songs—J-POP—that are especially recommended for drives, with a focus on listeners in their twenties.
Centered on recent and current hits across various genres, this lineup will hype up your drive and add a stylish touch.
Feel free to use it as a reference!
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[2026] Recommended Japanese Songs for Driving: Popular J-Pop for People in Their 20s (71–80)
No doubtOfisharu Higedan Dism
The song I want you to play to kick off a fun drive with your partner or friends is No Doubt.
It was released in 2018 by the rock band Official HIGE DANDism and was used as the theme song for the drama Confidence Man JP.
With its catchy melody line, the track delivers a jazzy, funky sound.
Among their songs, its arrangement is relatively simple, and the looping beat is memorable.
Even if you don’t usually listen to J-pop, give it a try.
It’s also a great driving song for those who like Hige-Dan but find their songs too difficult to sing.
Handz In My PocketJO1
Released as their 10th single, this track explores the themes of inner confidence and latent potential, capturing the exhilaration of turning the tide at a crucial moment.
Its hard-hitting beat and witty lyrics reveal a new side of the group, while the stylish production is another key attraction.
It’s a powerful dance number that gives a strong push to anyone who wants to believe in themselves and take that first step.
NINE LIVESchōtokkyū
Super Express is a music unit composed of male members from Stardust Promotion.
Their 22nd single, released in September 2025, is titled “NINE LIVES.” By evoking the proverb “A cat has nine lives” and their image as a nine-member group, the song expresses an indomitable spirit that overcomes any hardship.
Its cool, groovy beat makes you want to move your body just by listening.
It’s a dance tune brimming with their signature charm that never forgets a sense of humor.
ATAMINumber_i
The track “ATAMI,” produced by member Yuta Jinguji, is a laid-back number that fuses jazz and rap.
Its mellow ensemble of piano and brass evokes a nighttime scene and draws you deep into its world.
The lyrics, which frame personal ambition and youthful memories in shades of “blue,” are especially striking.
Featured on the album “No.
II,” set for release in September 2025, it also drew attention when a live-band performance video was released in advance.
A sophisticated pop tune with depth.
OrangeLavt
Singer-songwriter Lavt, born in 2002 and hailed as a rising star from Osaka, is drawing significant attention.
True to a name that means “sea” in Indonesian, their music is emotionally rich and expansive, like a deep blue ocean.
They began playing bass in second grade, stood out in middle school by posting Vocaloid tracks, and earned the No.
1 spot on the weekly Vocaloid rankings with a piece produced in high school.
Songs released in 2024 steadily entered Spotify’s Viral charts and made a mark on charts in Taiwan as well.
In 2025, they were selected for Spotify’s next-generation artist program, “RADAR: Early Noise 2025,” and their presence on social media is outstanding.
Blending J-rock and indie pop into a singular aesthetic, Lavt captivates music fans with a youthful sensibility.
GroundsGENERATIONS × Da-iCE
GENERATIONS, who electrify audiences on massive stages, and Da-iCE, who have steadily earned acclaim with their twin-vocal prowess.
Their first collaborative track, released in September 2025, is a number that likens the paths they’ve walked to a “foundation,” singing their resolve for the future.
Affirming the efforts they’ve made so far, its powerful message toward the next challenge is sure to give a push to anyone striving toward a goal.
With weighty harmonies that stir the heart, it’s a dance tune that raises a signal flare for a new era.
KUROMI♡ProfileKUROMI
Since her debut in 2005, Sanrio’s character KUROMI has continued to captivate fans around the world.
This track, included on her debut EP “KUROMI IN MY HEAD” releasing in October 2025, has also drawn attention for being written by Satomi Shigemori.
It strikingly contrasts powerful rap over a heavy sound with a pop melody you can’t help but hum along to.
From her cool side to her girly charm, it showcases KUROMI’s many facets like a profile book.
A new-era pop tune packed with irresistible cuteness.