[Alarm Songs] Start Your Day Right! Japanese Songs That Help You Wake Up Refreshed
In the morning, there are times when you want to get up but just can’t quite do it, right?
We all want to ease smoothly into activity mode at the start of the day.
So in this article, we’ll introduce recommended Japanese songs perfect for your alarm.
Each one is a sure-fire classic to help you wake up better—whether it’s a track that boosts your energy, gets you excited, or lets you welcome the morning with a calm mind.
Kick off an amazing day with your favorite music!
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[Alarm Tunes] Start Your Best Day! Japanese Songs That Help You Wake Up (31–40)
Morning will come againDREAMS COME TRUE
The song Asaga Mata Kuru by DREAMS COME TRUE was specially written as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama Shomuni 24 Ji (Emergency Room 24 Hours).
It is their 23rd single and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
The lyrics, which sing about how morning comes the same every day no matter what happens, are sure to encourage those enduring long, difficult nights.
If you simply keep getting through each day, the hardship will grow lighter—so for now, welcome the morning by listening to Asaga Mata Kuru.
The sun also risesyuzu
A refreshing, invigorating folk-rock sound—like the morning sky—resonates at heart on Yuzu’s acoustic palette.
Gently singing of hope and the importance of moving forward, this track is included on the single “Super Express/The Sun Will Rise Again,” released in November 2005, which reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Mezamashi Doyoubi, further enhancing the program’s morning news.
It’s also a recommended song to cheer you on when you’re taking a new step forward.
In the morning, even the lunar surface is smiling.DISH//
This is a song by DISH// that was chosen as the theme for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” Woven from the members’ real-life experience of looking up at the early-morning sky, its gentle melody carries a warmth that feels close to the morning.
Released in April 2024, the track is also included on the album “Gunjo Hikou.” With DISH//’s signature approachable sound, it beautifully captures the scenes from the early hours through daybreak.
It’s perfect for that moment of waking up, and if you listen during your morning commute to work or school, you’ll start your day accompanied by refreshing morning air and comforting music.
seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKEN
If you want to start your morning feeling refreshed, I recommend BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Nanakuro.” Released in 2021 as their 16th digital-only single, it was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Okaeri Mone,” and it reached No.
1 on both the Oricon and Billboard charts.
Motoo Fujiwara’s fresh, clear vocals are perfect for the morning, and the song reminds you how wonderful it is to spend this brand-new day for the first time.
It’ll make waking up easier, so try setting it as your alarm!
ShandyJenīhai
What I want you to listen to on a languid morning is Jenny High’s “Shandy.” Jenny High is a band formed through a project on the variety show BAZOOKA!!! by the likes of Enon Kawatani from Gesu no Kiwami Otome and comedian Chihiro Koyabu.
The way it shifts from the jazz-tinged chord progression at the beginning to the catchy, liberating sound of the chorus feels like it’s expressing the mind’s journey from drowsiness to awakening.
The piano phrase in the intro is also perfect for an alarm!
[Alarm Tunes] Start Your Day Right! Japanese Songs That Help You Wake Up Feeling Great (41–50)
Planet Earth (Ship) / EarthGReeeeN
An opening theme for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi Doyoubi,” packed with a heartwarming message and a melody that feels like a slice of crisp morning air.
Featured on GReeeeN’s album “Ah, Hello.
Long Time No See.,” this track was released in June 2008.
Its light, upbeat rhythm and the well-balanced harmonies of the four members blend beautifully to create the perfect comfort for the start of the day.
It’s a charming song that, when listened to on a weekend morning, clears your mind and fills you with energy for a brand-new day.
COZYchelmico
“COZY” is a track by chelmico, a female hip-hop duo consisting of Rachel and Mamiko, and it serves as the title track of their 2021 digital mini-album COZY.
Its laid-back, relaxed sound is perfect for languid mornings.
From the opening lyrics, you can tell they’re not morning people, so it’s also recommended for anyone with low blood pressure who struggles to wake up.
The simple combination of rap, bass, and rhythm is addictive—give it a listen on those hard-to-get-up mornings!