Hidden gems for wake-up songs: recommended popular tracks
This is a playlist of hidden gems in J-pop and J-rock that are perfect for waking up in the morning.
From breezy pop tunes that suit a fresh morning to hard rock tracks that blow away drowsiness, why not make your busy mornings more fulfilling by putting on some music?
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Hidden gems among wake-up songs. Recommended popular tracks (1–10)
The Never-Ending Songyuzu
“Owaranai Uta” (“The Never-Ending Song”) is Yuzu’s 43rd single, released in 2015.
It drew attention because it was written, composed, and arranged collaboratively by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu and Kenichi Maeyamada, also known as Hyadain.
It also served as the theme song for the TV program Mezamashi TV.
Early in the Morning: The Morning of DepartureKuwata Keisuke
Keisuke Kuwata’s “EARLY IN THE MORNING ~Tabidachi no Asa~” was the theme song for the TV show “Mezamashi TV,” and it became a hot topic for being a bit erotic.
There was also a calisthenics exercise event held to go along with the song.
SunshineYūsuke
Yusuke’s “Sunshine” was released in 2014.
“Yusuke” is a stage name used by Yusuke Kamiji for his singing career.
The song’s music video is set as a story taking place five years after the 2009 debut single “Himawari.”
Hidden gems of alarm clock songs: Recommended popular tracks (11–20)
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.
Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN
“Hello, world!” is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 24th single, released in 2015.
It includes a hidden track called “Omar” that is irresistible for BUMP OF CHICKEN fans.
Map of the SunMISIA
MISIA’s “Map of the Sun” is included on her eighth album, EIGHTH WORLD, released in 2008.
Above all, the lyrics are wonderful.
The message that each day, you are your most beautiful self is fantastic, and the song was even chosen as the theme for the TV program Mezamashi TV.
Irie Got ~A Poem of Thanks~Def Tech
Irie Got ~Arigatou no Uta~ sung by the two members of Def Tech was a project to create a “Thank You Song” for Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV.
The two traveled around the country searching through letters sent in from all over Japan and crafted lyrics that matched them.