Popular Wake-Up Songs: Japanese Music and J-Pop Artist Rankings [2026]
We’ll introduce, in ranking format, hit songs by Japanese artists that are perfect for waking up to.
If you’re not a morning person and want to make your mornings feel a bit better, why not try combining music with your smartphone alarm instead of just relying on the alarm alone?
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Popular Wake-Up Songs: Japanese Music / J‑Pop Artist Rankings [2026] (11–20)
BIG CITY RODEOEXILE GENERATION15rank/position
It’s dance music with an irresistibly provocative and catchy melody.
It really gets you pumped! Perfect as a wake-up song, and it works great as a hype track when singing at karaoke, too.
Highly recommended.
BEAUTIFUL DREAMERGLAY16rank/position
It’s the 28th single, released in 2003.
The song blends orchestral elements—strings interwoven into a band sound.
The music video was crafted with great attention to detail, making it visually enjoyable as well.
AM11:00HY17rank/position
This song, one of HY’s signature tracks, is also highly recommended as something to listen to when you wake up! The BPM is around 100, on the relaxed side, but still within the tempo range considered good for waking up.
The biggest reason I recommend this track is the beginning of the song.
It starts with a soft synth intro, followed by a clean, refreshing riff, and then Hideyuki Shinzato’s wonderfully fresh vocals in the first verse—perfect for the morning! Just like the title suggests, it’s ideal for those days off when you want to get up a little more slowly.
My first kissHi-STANDARD18rank/position
This is Hi-STANDARD’s punk-style cover of Anshin Papa’s classic song “Hajimete no Chu.” Its irresistibly cool sound will give you chills.
If you play this track in the morning to shake off your sleepiness, it’s sure to wake you right up.
Dear, boyHump Back19rank/position
Hump Back’s 2018 release “Dear, Young Boy” is a track that depicts the struggles and hopes of youth.
Its driving melody and relatable lyrics encourage high school students working hard on exams and club activities.
Each time you face anxiety or setbacks, this song will help strengthen your heart.
It’s undeniably a powerful anthem you’ll want to listen to when you pause for breath.
When confronted with trials, it will surely be a song that gives you the courage to rise again.
asking for the moonKANA-BOON20rank/position
It is included on the second self-produced mini-album released in 2012.
Although KANA-BOON was not well-known at the time, this song became a hot topic and significantly increased their recognition.
The catchy, easy-to-sing melody is particularly memorable.
Popular Wake-Up Songs: Japanese Music / J-Pop Artist Rankings [2026] (21–30)
Demon Dance TokyoMI8k21rank/position
This is the kind of song that truly feels “emo”! It makes you feel like you’ve become a stylish person.
If you listen while picking out your clothes, you’ll probably head out with a great outfit.
It’s not just refreshing—it has a bit of bite too, and that kind of cool is really wonderful.