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 to listen to in the morning. Special morning songs (51–60) that give a boost to the start of your day.
dawnFukuyama Masaharu
This is a work by Masaharu Fukuyama, written as the theme song for the drama “Television Future Heritage ORANGE: The Soulful Story of Firefighters Who Risked Their Lives on 1.17,” which focuses on the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
Set to a rich, weighty band sound, the song conveys a powerful will to find hope in the light of dawn that quietly arrives from the depths of profound despair.
Its lyrics, infused with reverence for life and prayers for rebirth, resonated perfectly with the drama’s worldview, which portrays the souls of people facing adversity.
The track was included on the April 2014 album “HUMAN” and was also used in a beer commercial.
Don’t you feel it’s the kind of song that stands beside those trying to overcome a painful past and take a new step forward, giving them energy for tomorrow?
dawnto shiki
This song is packed with singer-songwriter Toshi’s story.
It’s like a warm beam of light filtering through the trees, found at last after wandering alone in a dark forest.
The piece overlays that beautiful daybreak scene with his own heart moving from suffering toward renewal.
He poured all of his experiences—especially those times when he couldn’t create as he wished—into a melody that gently stays beside anyone through any night.
Released in June 2025, the track is a quiet, warm pop ballad.
When you face a morning with a heavy heart, it will surely give you the courage to say, “I’ll try again,” and take a new step forward.
A Good DayLove Harmony’s, Inc.
Love Harmony’s, Inc.
is a mixed-gender vocal group formed in 2018, with members selected under the concept of being the “Japanese Pentatonix.” Their 37th single, A Good Day—used as the theme song for the web drama Our Sly Breakfast—opens with a breezy, morning-evoking intro that feels wonderfully fresh.
Its relatable lyrics and catchy phrases practically beg to be hummed along to, and before you know it, they might just help wake up your mind.
It’s a pop tune that brightens the start of your day, with layered vocals that lift your spirits.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
A song whose exhilarating guitar sound and powerful message strike a chord.
WANIMA, a rock band based in Kumamoto, released it in August 2016 as the commercial song for NIVEA Kao’s “8×4.” Set to a driving, fast-paced melody, it expresses the strength to overcome adversity and gratitude for the encounters along the way, resulting in a track that brims with positivity.
Listening to it first thing in the morning is sure to energize you for the day ahead.
It’s a gentle, encouraging anthem that gives you a push at major turning points in life or when you’re about to take on a new challenge.
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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.
Thank you for the morning.ASKA
His talent knows no bounds.
ASKA’s “Thank You for the Morning.” The addictive melody that could send you tripping through any morning scene is unique to the world he creates.
It’s a song that reminds you how wonderful the everyday arrival of morning truly is.
365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
This is a 2015 song by AKB48 that was used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Asa ga Kita.” For those who watched the series, it’s likely a familiar tune they heard almost every day.
The melody is calm and gentle—a pop song that perfectly suits the soft light of morning.
As with any “asadora,” the quintessential face of Japanese mornings, the songs always evoke a refreshing start to the day.
Listening to this theme song will surely help you greet the day with a clear, refreshed feeling.
