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H/MIX GALLERY

Free Japanese BGM

Authentic Japanese-style background music for your videos, games, and stories.
Composed by Hirokazu Akiyama — crafting Japan's sound for over 20 years.

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300+ Tracks· 20+ Years· Free for YouTube· Used by Creators Worldwide

Every shade of Japan, in music.

From the clash of samurai blades to the stillness of a mountain shrine — H/MIX GALLERY covers the full emotional range of Japanese-inspired sound.

All tracks are composed and produced by a single Japanese composer, giving the library a cohesive authenticity you won't find in crowd-sourced catalogs.

Battle & Combat

samurai · battle · epic

Fierce, cinematic tracks for fight scenes and boss battles.

Shrine & Ceremony

shrine · peaceful · mysterious

Meditative, spiritual — perfect for exploration and cutscenes.

Festival & Town

festival · town · happy

Lively and warm — marketplaces, inns, and celebrations.

Nature & Journey

nature · travel · gentle

Open roads, mountain paths, quiet forests.

Night & Mystery

night · mysterious · suspense

Atmospheric and eerie — shadows and secrets.

Traditional & Folk

japanese · oriental · acoustic

Koto, shamisen, shakuhachi — unmistakably Japanese.

Yes, it's really free. Here's what that means.

H/MIX GALLERY music is free for YouTube videos, personal projects, and non-commercial use. No sign-up. No subscription. Just download and create.

One simple rule: include a link to https://www.hmix.net in your video description. That's it. The link keeps our Content ID system happy — and keeps your video claim-free.

H/MIX GALLERY Most royalty-free sites
YouTube (monetized) ✓ Free Paid subscription
Non-commercial projects ✓ Free ✓ Free
No sign-up required ✓ ✗
One-time commercial license ✓ From ¥2,200 (~$14) Often subscription-only
Authentic Japanese composer ✓ Rarely

Built for indie games. Proven in the wild.

Whether you're building a feudal Japan RPG, a samurai action game, or just need that one perfect shrine ambience — H/MIX GALLERY has been a go-to resource for indie developers on RPG Maker, Unity, Godot, and GameMaker for over two decades.

A single track license covers your entire project. Forever. No royalties, no renewals.

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One composer. One vision. Twenty years.

Every track in H/MIX GALLERY is composed by Hirokazu Akiyama, a Japanese musician who has been crafting free BGM for creators since 2002.

This isn't a stock library assembled from anonymous submissions. It's a personal catalog — each track shaped by one artistic voice.

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Japanese BGM Playlist

Watch the full 18-track medley, or browse every Japanese-tagged track below — 58 tracks in total.

Click any timestamp below to jump to that track in the medley video, or use the audio player to listen here.

Featured (18 tracks)

More Japanese BGM (40 tracks)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to credit H/MIX GALLERY?

Credit is not required, but a link to https://www.hmix.net in your video description is required to avoid Content ID claims on YouTube.

Can I use this music in my indie game?

Yes — free for personal/indie projects. For commercial game releases, a one-time license starts at ¥2,200 (~$14 USD).

Is this music really composed by one person?

Yes. Every track is an original composition by Hirokazu Akiyama, a Japanese composer with 20+ years of experience.

What styles of Japanese music are available?

Samurai/battle, shrine/ceremonial, festival, nature/journey, night/mystery, traditional folk, and more. All searchable by mood, scene, and style.

Can I use it for Twitch streams or podcasts?

Yes, for personal/non-commercial use with a link in your stream description or show notes.

Your story deserves the right sound.

Browse 300+ Japanese BGM tracks — free, authentic, and ready to use.

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