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 wake-up songs for college students: Classic and popular Japanese hits (31–40)
Dream-Chasing Bengalaimyon
Aimyong, who has won popularity across a wide range of generations, is now one of Japan’s most beloved artists.
While many of her songs tend to feel like the kind you want to listen to at night, the one I recommend for the morning is Yumeoi Bengal.
With its refreshing guitar sound at the forefront, it’s perfect for starting your day and keeping you in a bright, breezy mood all day long!
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!
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.
windFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A song whose refreshing melody evokes the breath of morning and whose forward-looking message, drawn from an everyday perspective, resonates in the heart.
Set to a sound that blends hip-hop and J-pop—FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ hallmark style—it gently sings about the small joys and hopes found in daily life.
Released in November 2008 as their ninth single, it was chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi Doyoubi,” winning over many listeners.
It’s a track beloved by a wide audience, perfect for listening to in the pleasant air of the morning.
Clap Clap!!Nishino Kana
A song that showcases Kana Nishino’s signature poppy, catchy melodies and memorable handclaps.
With an uplifting sound and lyrics filled with positive messages, it’s a refreshing number that gives you energy from the morning.
Released in May 2011 as the B-side to the single “Esperanza” and included on the album “Thank you, Love,” this track was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi Doyoubi.” Combining a freshness perfect for morning hours with the excitement of uniting the audience at live shows, it’s ideal not only as a morning companion but also for a quick mood boost.
Recommended wake-up songs for college students: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (41–50)
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
With its upbeat, refreshing pop-rock sound, this track brims with energy for taking a new step forward.
Originally featured on Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s major-label debut mini-album “Variety” in July 2015, it gained attention as the song for Kao’s Merit commercial and as the theme for Fuji TV’s show “Super Addictive! Laugh-Out-Loud Character Parade.” The lyrics, filled with anticipation for a shining future, and the catchy melody make it perfect for waking up in the morning.
It’s a song that helps you feel positive—ideal for starting a new chapter or when you want to reset your mindset.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
A song whose exhilarating guitar sound and powerful message strike a chord.
WANIMA, a rock band based in Kumamoto, released it in August 2016 as the commercial song for NIVEA Kao’s “8×4.” Set to a driving, fast-paced melody, it expresses the strength to overcome adversity and gratitude for the encounters along the way, resulting in a track that brims with positivity.
Listening to it first thing in the morning is sure to energize you for the day ahead.
It’s a gentle, encouraging anthem that gives you a push at major turning points in life or when you’re about to take on a new challenge.