Recommended wake-up songs for college students: classic and popular Japanese hits
On the big exam day, on the days when you might earn those credits, or those tough first-period mornings…
Here are some songs to wake up to! Listen to these tracks in the morning, and you’ll definitely feel sharp! Be sure to add them to your playlist and give them a listen.
I hope this helps you out.
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Recommended alarm songs for university students: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (71–80)
Wake UpŌhara Sakurako
Wake Up has an intro that evokes the start of a new day.
It’s the B-side to actress-singer-songwriter Sakurako Ohara’s 2020 release “#Yappa Motto.” This track isn’t too soft or too peppy—perfect for mornings when you want to ease into wake-up mode.
Its confidence-boosting lyrics and refreshing sound will put you in a good mood when you get up.
Set “Wake Up” as your alarm, and you’ll surely start your day on a bright, light note!
hummingIkuta Rira
This is a song whose gentle melody and uplifting lyrics resonate deeply.
It was released digitally in June 2024 as the new theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi Doyoubi.” Rira Ikuta’s clear, translucent voice rings pleasantly in the quiet of the morning.
The song carries a message that accompanies all kinds of morning beginnings—whether you’re enjoying a day off or heading to work.
When you want to take a breather during a busy morning, why not start your new day with this track?
Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi
The BPM is around 90, so it’s on the slightly slower side, but I highly recommend this song by Kenshi Yonezu because its structure fits the criteria perfectly.
It opens with palm-muted guitar, vocals, and a touch of a simple beat, creating a very restrained sound.
Then, in the chorus, the strings and a solid beat join in all at once, and Yonezu’s vocals heat up.
This track was also used as the theme song for the rugby-themed drama “No Side Game,” and it’s popular as a cheer song as well.
I think it could help you start your morning feeling refreshed and clear-headed.
good morningFujihara Sakura
Sakura Fujiwara’s song “good morning” is a perfect track for mornings when you can almost hear little birds chirping.
It’s the title track of her major-label debut album “good morning,” released in 2016, and it was used in the Kyushu Electric Power “Kirei Life Plus” commercial.
Created around the theme of what a “happy morning” means to Fujiwara, it’s adorned with a cute, country-style sound.
Definitely try setting it as your alarm!
Have a nice dayNishino Kana
The theme song selected for Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV is Kana Nishino’s “Have a nice day.” It’s the lead track from her 2016 album “Just LOVE,” which reached No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
The lyrics, which depict a girl’s hectic morning moments, are utterly charming.
The brisk, up-tempo feel and the alarm clock sound used as an effect make it perfect as an alarm.
Be sure to wake up early and take it easy while watching a morning TV program!