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] (21–30)
HEART BEATKato Miria29rank/position
The 24th single by Miliyah Kato, released on August 8, 2012.
It was the campaign song for Coca-Cola’s 2012 London Olympics.
With its upbeat, bright sound, it’s a happy song that brings a smile to listeners’ faces.
Highly recommended!
Song of BeginningsŌhashi Torio30rank/position
It’s a calm ballad that gently blends into the morning air.
Ohashi Trio’s harmonies and piano slip right into your heart and put you in a level, steady mood.
Not too quiet, yet not too loud—the perfectly balanced sound might be just what helps you wake up comfortably.
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MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku31rank/position
This is a song by Okazaki Taiiku, popular even at festivals.
The lyrics are packed with relatable jokes about music videos, which will have you laughing without even trying.
It’s funny and makes waking up in the morning enjoyable.
The song shifts through various musical developments within a single track, making it fun to listen to.
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez32rank/position
On a morning that really matters—one of those “Today’s the day!” mornings—set Aqua Timez’s “Ketsui no Asa ni” as your alarm.
Released in 2006 as their major-label debut single, it reached No.
4 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
It was also chosen as the theme song for the animated film Brave Story.
The lyrics, which sing about walking forward with a strong sense of self, are truly encouraging.
It’s the perfect track to start an unmissable day—like an exam or a big business deal—so I highly recommend giving it a listen.
Ocean ViewBAD HOP feat. YZERR, Yellow Pato, Bark & T-Pablow33rank/position
These days, hip-hop is popular in Japan too.
Among all that hip-hop, a perfect track for the morning is this song called “Ocean View.” Its refreshing, ocean-evoking sound helps you wake up feeling clear and refreshed.
Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN34rank/position
“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.
ECHOCrusher-P35rank/position
This is a song I want to listen to when I want to get pumped up from the morning.
The melody line of the verse builds anticipation for the chorus and lifts my mood.
The heavy, powerful sound is irresistible.
Released in 2014 by Crusher-P, a Vocaloid producer living overseas.