Masterpieces to listen to in the morning. Special morning songs that give a boost to the start of your day.
When we wake up in the morning, each of us spends it differently—going to work or school, doing housework, dropping off and picking up kids, and so on.
We’ve put together a collection of songs perfect for mornings, to help make your start to the day feel clear and refreshing! If you’re not a morning person or find yourself feeling gloomy every day, listen to the tracks we recommend and claim a crisp, invigorating morning.
And if mornings are your strong suit, try finding songs that will keep you energized and active.
Let’s welcome a fresh, pleasant morning and tackle the day with energy!
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Masterpieces perfect for the morning: a special selection of morning songs (41–50) to kickstart your day.
Morning will come againDREAMS COME TRUE
DREAMS COME TRUE’s “Asa ga Mata Kuru” (“Morning Will Come Again”) is a song whose opening hints at a timeless classic and seems to offer hope for what lies ahead.
Though the tempo is gentle, her powerful voice resonates deeply, giving you energy.
It helps you wake up feeling good and sets you up for a clear, refreshing day.
Masterpieces to listen to in the morning. Special morning songs (51–60) that give a boost to the start of your day.
Rising SunEXILE
EXILE’s “Rising Sun” is the kind of song you want to listen to in the morning while soaking up the sunlight.
It makes you feel like you’ll leap out of bed and head straight out somewhere with the music still playing—truly the perfect morning song.
Seeing them sing and dance with such energy is uplifting, and it makes you feel like you can power through the day.
The BeginningONE OK ROCK
A powerful cheer song that traces the emotional journey from searching for the meaning of life and hope to the resolve to take a new step forward.
ONE OK ROCK’s melodious rock sound blends perfectly with vocalist Taka’s emotionally rich voice.
Released in August 2012 as their seventh single, this track also drew attention as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin starring Takeru Satoh.
The protagonist’s determination to overcome past trials and move toward the future aligns beautifully with the movie’s story.
Listen to it while walking, and its driving beat and positive message will give you a push—it’s truly a perfect companion for your workout.
strawaiko
It’s a warm song that depicts an ordinary breakfast with a loved one.
The wish for the other person’s happiness is expressed through a unique perspective—the color of the straw placed in the breakfast drink—showcasing aiko’s characteristically delicate sensibility.
While honestly portraying the anxieties and conflicts that grow as the relationship deepens, it still conveys unwavering love through a refreshing melody.
Released in May 2018, the track was chosen as the theme song for TBS’s information/variety program “King’s Brunch” and was also included on the album “Wet Sandal Summer Beginnings” released the same year.
It’s a recommended listen not only for those who share breakfast with someone special, but also for anyone who dreams of such moments.
dawnHello Sleepwalkers
An experimental track by Hello Sleepwalkers, where breathless momentum and intricately interwoven guitars vividly depict the chaotic inner landscape before dawn.
It’s imbued with a desperate longing to find a single ray of light while struggling through darkness with no exit in sight.
As the night teeters on the edge of bursting with anxiety and impatience, it sharply asks how the world will look when morning finally comes.
The song was included on the album Planless Perfection, released in March 2016.
When you feel lonely in an unending night, this whirl of sound may gently illuminate your heart.
YOAKENiziU
An emotional pop ballad sung by NiziU.
It’s a track included on the mini album “AWAKE,” released in February 2025, where the moment of daybreak is overlaid with the image of overcoming anxiety and growing into a new self.
As the lyricist described, the theme is “from anxiety to hope,” acknowledging the fear that comes before a challenge while offering warm yet powerful encouragement to step toward the light.
When you stand at a turning point in life and feel your confidence wavering, listening to this song will surely help you regain a positive outlook and think, “The future starts here!”
My DawnSHISHAMO
Sung by SHISHAMO, this song gently stays by the side of hearts that feel on the verge of being crushed by the harshness of society and the weight of loneliness.
Knowing that living means getting hurt, we can’t help but see our own experiences in the image of someone desperately struggling in the darkness just before dawn.
This track is the lead song from the acclaimed album “SHISHAMO 5,” released in June 2018, and the album reached No.
3 on the Oricon charts.
If you listen to it on a night when you’re overwhelmed by a sense of helplessness, it might just give you the courage to believe that “dawn will surely come” and take a step toward tomorrow.