[Wake-Up Songs] Energetic and Uplifting! Japanese Pop/J-POP You’ll Want to Hear in the Morning
A must-read for anyone who struggles to get out of bed in the morning! In this article, we’ll introduce recommended wake-up songs for when you want to listen to music that helps you feel refreshed in the morning or when you’re looking for tracks to use as an alarm.
We’ve gathered a variety of tunes—upbeat and positive songs, fresh tracks that suit the morning, and pieces where the instruments blast out with energy.
You’re sure to find a song that clears your head! Whether mornings are tough or easy for you, listen to the songs we recommend and kick-start your day with full energy!
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[Wake-Up Songs] Energetic and Uplifting! Japanese Music/J-POP to Listen to in the Morning (71–80)
Ultramarine of a Certain TownASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION—aka Ajikan—are a rock band whose constant evolution is irresistibly cool.
Their 2006 release “Aru Machi no Gunjou” pairs a graceful rock ’n’ roll sound that reflects the crisp morning air, making it a perfect track from the moment you wake up through the calmer stretch of the morning.
The lyrics speak to facing yourself, as if listening closely amid the din, and they gently cradle feelings of discouragement.
There’s something you can only feel in the breadth of the morning world Ajikan paints—overflowing with quiet passion and impulse.
It’s intensely emotional.
What kind of morning does it bring to mind for you?
STAND-ALONEAimer
Let’s power through the day with an energizing sound.
This track is by Aimer, a female singer known for her clear, translucent voice, also recognized for “I beg you.” It was released as a digital single in 2019.
Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Your Turn to Kill,” it became a hot topic.
For example, listening to it on the morning of an important match is sure to fill you with motivation.
ValentiBoA
Valenti has a momentum that makes you want to get moving from the morning.
It’s a dance tune released in 2002 by BoA, a solo artist who was active in Japan even before the K-pop boom.
The title means “brave” in Italian.
The lyrics—like the memorable phrase that kicks off the chorus—stir your spirit with their aggressive stance.
It’s a recommended wake-up song that flips the switch for all fighters, from students to working adults.
Be sure to enjoy both the Korean and Japanese versions.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Released in 2009, this song was the work that sparked Golden Bomber’s big breakthrough.
It was their seventh single.
Even if you’re sleepy, by the time you finish listening to it, you might feel so hyped that you’ll want to start dancing!
MEGA SHAKE IT!Kyūso Nekokami
This is the first major-label single by the five-piece band Kyuso Nekokami, who call themselves an emo blues band and have gained popularity with energetic messages and explosive songs.
The track was used in a commercial for House Wellness Foods’ “Mega Shaki,” and it features an unforgettable phrase that couldn’t be more fitting for the product’s CM song.
Its powerful, high-velocity rock sound seems like it could wake you even from a deep sleep.
It’s a fast-paced number that gives you energy on those mornings when it’s hard to get out of bed.
August 888 — This is way too much summerrisaitaruzu
Not only does it deliver a piercing rush of exhilaration, but it also wakes you up in a fun, quirky way—“888 August ~Summer to an Absurd Degree~.” Recitals is a group formed by Tokai On Air’s three attention-loving members: Shibayu, Toshimitsu, and Tetsuya.
This is their fourth track, and a summer tune.
With lyrics by Shibayu that create a unique worldview, party-people types will find it especially irresistible.
The playful wordplay contrasted with a classic, beautiful melody becomes addictively catchy.
Turn the start of your day into paradise!
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46
The first single by the idol group Keyakizaka46—who stunned the J-POP scene with their tightly choreographed performances and cool tracks and have been active as Sakurazaka46 since 2020.
Its strongly messaged, cynical lyrics and a catchy yet shadowy melody created an impression unlike conventional idols.
The socially satirical, cynical words can even feel like they’re speaking for the stress you feel when you wake up.
Though it was their debut single, it’s known as their signature song—a wake-up tune that helps you switch gears when you listen to it in the morning.