[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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[Alarm Songs] Energetic and Uplifting! Japanese Music/J-Pop You’ll Want to Hear in the Morning (91–100)
Happy SongMr.Children
This song is included on Mr.Children’s 17th original album, [(an imitation) blood orange], and was released in 2012.
It was selected as the 2012 theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV,” and, true to its title, just listening to it in the morning makes you feel happy.
Naoto Inti Raymi participated on chorus.
HELLOOfisharu Higedan Dism
From the very first word it feels like a new world begins—Official HIGE DANDism’s bright mid-tempo tune “HELLO.” Released in 2020, included on the HELLO EP, and chosen as the theme song for the TV show “Mezamashi TV,” it’s a track that truly sits by your side at the start of the morning.
Its message seems to free you from doubt, anxiety, and indelible scars, carried by Fujihara’s soaring vocals.
The band’s sound—driven forward on a solid, hefty rhythm section—sets the heart dancing, too! This song, a hero you can lean on, makes you want to leap into a brand-new world!
[Wake-Up Songs] Energetic and Uplifting! Japanese Music/J-POP You’ll Want to Hear in the Morning (101–110)
AyayaMONGOL800×WANIMA
MONGOL800, a leading band in the youth punk scene, and WANIMA, a hugely popular new-generation melodic hardcore act, teamed up for a split EP whose title track “Aiyaa” cranks up the energy with its off-beat guitar riffs and overlapping vocals.
The driving, fast-paced ensemble is guaranteed to flip the switch on those hard-to-wake mornings.
It’s a powerful rock tune whose melody—laden with passionate yet sentimental lyrics—resonates deeply.
OH！SHISHAMO
Among SHISHAMO’s songs with uplifting lyrics, Ashita mo is popular as a cheer-up anthem, but for waking up, this track is my recommendation! Its BPM is around 210, so it’s fast, but the positive lyrics and the gradually building arrangement perfectly match the conditions for a good wake-up song.
It starts with just palm-muted guitar accompaniment and vocals, then adds only the kick drum, and after that—everyone in! It’s got a clean, refreshing feel, making it a great pick for the morning.
Peach-Colored Unrequited LoveMatsuura Aya
Released in 2002, this song is Aya Matsuura’s fifth single.
With an adorable chorus melody and dance, it perfectly captures that classic “THE idol” vibe.
Just one listen will make anyone feel happy and energized—an ideal pick-me-up for waking up.
GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana
This is an upbeat cheer song by Kana Nishino, whose powerful energy to move feelings forward is truly appealing.
It’s a message-driven track that encourages timid girls in love, emphasizing the importance of mustering courage and taking action.
With its rhythmic development and cheerleader-style chants, it’s a song that lifts your spirits just by listening.
Released as a single in July 2012, it was used in Yamazaki Baking’s “Lunch Pack” commercial and was also included on the album Love Place.
It’s a perfect track for a refreshing morning walk or when you want to shake off a lack of exercise.
Drop Thunderbotchiboromaru
A super-cute, high-energy track especially recommended for students and people in love: “Otose Thunder.” Released in 2022 by Bocchi Boromaru, a singer-songwriter and VTuber who performs under the concept of “an extraterrestrial life form doing musician activities as a one-person rock band.” It’s a song that has sparked an indispensable movement on TikTok.
Alongside its rhythmic, danceable rock sound, the rhymes feel great, too.
The boyish, adventurous worldview and the irresistibly fun vibe of the track will lift your spirits on a morning when everything begins!