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 tracks (41–50)
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is the perfect track for those who want to start moving with high energy after waking up refreshed.
With its fierce beat and seductive, distinctive vocals, this remarkable piece bursts with momentum and could be called a pinnacle of guitar rock.
It adds a touch more drama than usual, like turning your morning into a movie opening scene.
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
It kicks into the intro from a long drum fill-in, and by the 30-second mark your spirits are lifted.
The unison of instruments and vocals in the A section feels pleasant.
The vocalist’s shouts are satisfying to listen to.
In any case, it’s a good track to play when you want to wake yourself up.
Morning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dism
An exhilarating, feel-good piano rock number that couldn’t be more refreshing! It’s a track by Official HIGE DANDism, the popular band that has brightened the Japanese music scene with songs like “Pretender” and “I LOVE…,” included on their third mini-album Report, released in 2017.
Vocalist Satoshi Fujihara’s expansive voice is truly wonderful, isn’t it? It chases away anxiety and all those hazy feelings to somewhere far away.
Add this song to your playlist, and you’ll be set for the perfect morning!
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!
Bring back that wonderful morning once moreGōruden Bonbā
Golden Bomber, a visual kei air band that has gained popularity for their solid musicianship and live performances that always exceed expectations.
The track “Ano Subarashii Asa o Mou Ichido,” included on their 14th single “101st Curse,” was used as the theme song for the TV program Mezamashi Doyoubi from October 12, 2013 to March 29, 2014.
The lyrics depict the scene of another morning arriving and the start of an unchanging daily routine, even as one reminisces about time spent with a lover—evoking the image of someone unable to stop amid the busyness of everyday life.
It’s a catchy pop tune with a comfortable melody and ensemble that carries a touch of nostalgia.
SUNHoshino Gen
SUN, one of Gen Hoshino’s signature songs.
Beyond its perfectly paced tempo that helps you greet the morning feeling refreshed, his hallmark clear and honest vocals, paired with a light, catchy melody line, slip right in even when you’re wrestling with sleepiness.
It’s not a track that gradually builds to a big climax, but it strikes that just-right balance—lifting your mood without being too noisy.
It’s nothing at all.Fuji Kaze
A song by Fujii Kaze with an intro that feels like the beginning of a stage play—perfect for waking up.
The way the arrangement gradually layers from the intro makes it ideal for mornings when you want to shift your body and mind into activity mode.
While songs people typically want to hear in the morning tend to be fresh and breezy, I also recommend tracks like this one, whose powerful sound and lyrics pump you up with an “I’m going to do this!” kind of energy.