[Masterpieces That Sing of Dawn] A curated selection of moving hit songs and hidden gems

Have you ever felt your heart being cleansed at the very moment the sun rises? Music listened to in the clear air of daybreak can reset the lingering haze of the previous day and offer fresh hope for the start of a new one.

In this article, we introduce songs that depict the break of dawn and moving masterpieces that link dawn with a range of emotions.

May you find a track that wraps your heart in the time that shifts from the stillness of dawn to a radiant morning.

Playlist

[Masterpieces That Sing of Dawn] A curated selection of moving hit songs and hidden gems
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Dawn and Firefliesn-buna		Vocaloid songs attract attention among the younger generation
2	YOAKENiziU		NiziU’s cheer song, from anxiety to hope
3	dawnFukuyama Masaharu		Fukuyama’s powerful song themed around the earthquake disaster
4	Dawn BeatFujifaburikku		A song that carries on the will of Masahiko Shimura of Fujifabric
5	Song of the DawnMiyamoto Hiroji		A ballad by Hiroji Miyamoto that resonates with the heart
6	dawnLiSA		A hopeful rock number with lyrics by LiSA
7	dawnto shiki		From suffering to rebirth, a warm melody
8	You don’t have to put on a brave face until dawn.Nogizaka 46		The courage to accept yourself as you are, without trying to be something you're not.
9	To You at DawnTOMOO		The bond between two hearts sharing the loneliness of insomnia
10	My DawnSHISHAMO		Hope-giving songs by SHISHAMO
11	dawnHello Sleepwalkers		A solitary inner landscape yearning for dawn
12	To You at DawnTomei		A song, inspired by a film, that depicts a ray of hope
13	Lazuli at Dawnsore o bokura wa kamisama to yobu		From despair to hope, a song that affirms life
14	Breath of DawnChekkāzu		Checkers movie theme song ranked No. 2 on the Oricon chart
15	Song of the DawnToukyou Jihen		A cover song by Tokyo Jihen that sings of hope after the earthquake disaster
16	Before morning comesHata Motohiro		Film theme song, a fantastical worldview before dawn
17	Dawn of SolitudeShiina Ringo		A track included on Shiina Ringo’s 15th anniversary debut single
18	A night close to morningA-ko		A song that portrays a bittersweet feeling before dawn
19	Before dawnSuga Shikao		A single released by Suga Shikao in 1999.
20	Memory of Dawnfurenzu		A warm love song of friends
21	peace signYonezu Kenshi		A rock song by Kenshi Yonezu that gives you courage
22	IdeaHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s cheering song: a track to listen to when you’re feeling down
23	LOVE AFFAIR ~Secret Date~Sazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars' Adulterous Love Song
24	The orange of dawnPorukadotto Sutingurei		Introduction to polka dot songs
25	In the morning, even the lunar surface is smiling.DISH//		A refreshing song by DISH// that paints the morning sky
26	The wind is future-colored.		Expressing a desire for Saga’s image song and nature
27	dawnFlower Companyz		A positive message song by The Flower Companyz
28	Starlight at DawnSuzuki Kiyomi Suzuki Masayuki		Duet song by Masayuki Suzuki and Hijiri
29	In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez		A gentle melody refreshes the morning mood.
30	The sun also risesyuzu		Sing of hope with refreshing morning folk rock
31	Hero: Poem of FateEGOIST		EGOIST’s 8th single, released in 2017
32	Platinum DawnMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A message song by Momoiro Clover Z that gives you courage
33	good morningA-ko		A song of hope that matches the morning air
34	Cheer of StarlightGReeeeN		GReeeeN's theme song where the starry sky illuminates hope
35	Until dawn comesYU-A		A forward-looking song by YU-A heading toward the future
36	On a night in WarsawKEYTALK		KEYTALK's future-oriented rock
37	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		A rock ballad that overcomes a sense of emptiness and sings of hope
38	Clouds at dawnMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s memorable songs, film theme songs
39	seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKEN		A refreshing theme song by BUMP OF CHICKEN
40	Morning sceneryBeru (Konnatsumi), Gasuton (Yoshihara Mitsuo)		Morning scenery, a journey to a magnificent world
41	windFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A refreshing song that sings of morning hope
42	Planet Earth (Ship) / EarthGReeeeN		A refreshing song that captures the morning air
43	Keep it breezy!ZARD		A refreshing ZARD classic that brightens the morning
44	Stooped Back Songchimeido		Cheering on life with a heartwarming song from brothers
45	Clap Clap!!Nishino Kana		A refreshing and energetic cheer song by Kana Nishino
46	Night MusicMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that gently wraps the heart’s pain in the loneliness of the night
47	Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu		Singing of memories and hope in a classic by Southern All Stars
48	Perfect Day310		Depicting special everyday moments with 310’s clear, transparent singing voice
49	The world is always before dawn.Stardust Revue		Stardust Revue new song
50	Before dawnWOMCADOLE		WOMCADOLE’s 2014 lead track
51	Song of the Dawneastern youth		Popular songs by eastern youth
52	Dawn Colonymiyuna		A new song that portrays Miyuna’s heartrending feelings of love
53	dawnHanbaato Hanbaato		A song of resolve to walk through life as a married couple
54	Dawn, Brand-New DaysBeibī Reizu JAPAN		Babyraids JAPAN’s guitar rock song
55	Melody of DawnPegī Hayama		A famous song by Peggy Hayama that sings of nostalgic memories
56	Blues of the DawnItsuki Hiroshi		A classic enka song set in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture
57	Cold dawnGō Hiromi		Hiromi Go's pure love song
58	Scat at DawnYuki Saori		Yuki Saori's signature song, Scat
59	ultra soulB’z		B’z’s Morning Power Song
60	HummingbirdNovelbright		Novelbright, a refreshing morning rock theme song
61	Morning timeRen Meguro		Snow Man’s warm, mid-tempo ballad
62	Starting Oversumika		sumika's new song brims with anticipation for the future
63	At daybreakkinoko teikoku		A heart-stirring song that sings of hope at dawn
64	Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuya		An iconic song that cheers on a new first step
65	rainbow-coloredayaka		A healing song of hope and courage that brightens the morning
66	mellowSuda Keina		Keina Suda’s “Mellow” is a refreshing song for the morning.
67	Morning and Night, Even If We Can’t Meet feat. Fio8utterfly		A song by 8utterfly as beautiful as a butterfly
68	Thank you for the morning.ASKA		An addictive melody that conveys the splendor of the morning
69	IlluminationB’z		Theme song of hope that feels the morning light
70	Ah, dawn is breaking.Berryz Kobo		The Berryz commercial song that encourages me when I wake up in the morning
71	Morning MoonCHAGE and ASKA		The mysterious allure of the moment when night and morning meet
72	Morning will come againDREAMS COME TRUE		Morning comes again, a song of hope and strength
73	Rising SunEXILE		Energetic EXILE songs to listen to in the morning
74	DREAMERSGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		Let's move forward together toward our dreams!
75	youthful daysMr.Children		Feeling energized in the morning with Mr.Children's 'youthful days'
76	In the MorningMrs. GREEN APPLE		Morning cheer song, encouraging with positive lyrics
77	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s smash hit song wins the Japan Record Award
78	Wake Me Up!SPEED		A classic SPEED song that captures the freshness of the morning.
79	A Tale of Morning and NightSound Horizon		The moving story of Sound Horizon
80	BeautifulSuperfly		Superfly’s “Beautiful” gives me energy in the morning.
81	migratory bird[Alexandros]		Live life positively, like a migratory bird
82	SKY’s the limitboku no ririkku no bouyomi		Refreshing and energetic music that brightens up the morning
83	Rain, then Sunshine Hallelujahyuzu		Various instruments and a children's choir appear, …
84	A New Morning SongTomita Shiori		A positive, uplifting anthem perfect for the morning
85	Hello/How are you?Hatsune Miku		Hatsune Miku, a song to soothe your morning mood
86	SUNHoshino Gen		The appeal of Gen Hoshino’s upbeat theme song “SUN”
87	At all times.Makihara Noriyuki		Noriyuki Makihara’s classic song “Donna Toki mo” has uplifting lyrics that encourage the heart.
88	You are there in the morning sunlightTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s classic for a calm morning
89	Good MorningMinami		A heartwarming song that sings of small morning happiness
90	Have a nice dayNishino Kana		Kana Nishino's 'Have a nice day' is a pleasant song.
91	HAPPY WAKE UPMizuki Arisa		A song by Alisa Mizuki that gives you the strength to move forward
92	morning gloryRemioromen		A soothing song that captures the sleepy mood of the morning
93	Kiss the Damage[Alexandros]		Included on the 3rd album. The intro’s interweaving...
94	YouMay’n		Opening theme song of The Ancient Magus' Bride
95	Meteor Shower at DawnSCANDAL		A positive song about the bonds of a girls' band
96	Amber-Hued City, Morning of Shanghai Crabskururi		Quruli’s heartbreaking dawn masterpiece
97	Good morningKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi's songs suitable for the morning
98	Pier at DawnYumiko Inoue		Enka singer Yumiko Inoue’s farewell song
99	Song of the DawnKishi Yoko		A chanson of a woman’s heart wishing for happiness
100	Just a little moreYOASOBI		A morning song by YOASOBI, pure and positive