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)
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.
Recommended wake-up songs for college students: Classic and popular Japanese hits (51–60)
She04 Limited Sazabys
If you’re looking for a refreshing rock song for your alarm, I recommend ‘She’ by 04 Limited Sazabys.
This track was created in collaboration with Kirin Lemon, so the freshness is guaranteed! It’s a piece that feels as fresh as a lemon, making it perfect for high schoolers in the midst of their youth who want to wake up feeling clear and energized.
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
On a morning that really matters—one of those “Today’s the day!” mornings—set Aqua Timez’s “Ketsui no Asa ni” as your alarm.
Released in 2006 as their major-label debut single, it reached No.
4 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
It was also chosen as the theme song for the animated film Brave Story.
The lyrics, which sing about walking forward with a strong sense of self, are truly encouraging.
It’s the perfect track to start an unmissable day—like an exam or a big business deal—so I highly recommend giving it a listen.
ultra soulB’z
B’z’s absolutely exhilarating masterpiece “ultra soul.” Making this song your alarm is a no-brainer.
A top-tier rock tune brings peak hype—your sleeping heart will leap awake, and your blood will surge vibrantly through your body! If you listen to it in the morning, start from the intro; build the anticipation, and when you hit the chorus, at that shining part right after it, throw your fist in the air with that iconic shout and kick off your day with the most rockin’ wake-up ever!
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!
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.
boys&girlsKEYTALK
KEYTALK is a four-piece rock band that thrills fans with a diverse catalog and highly entertaining live performances.
Their song “boys & girls,” included on their major 8th single “MATSURI BAYASHI,” was used as the theme song for the TV program “Mezamashi Doyoubi” from April 9, 2016 to October 1, 2016.
The lyrics evoke a leisurely weekend morning, depicting hopeful feelings and scenery that leave you refreshed.
It’s a pop tune with a buoyant, catchy ensemble that feels comfortable and gives a sense of depth.
