[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 to Listen to in the Morning (111–120)
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
With its upbeat, refreshing pop-rock sound, this track brims with energy for taking a new step forward.
Originally featured on Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s major-label debut mini-album “Variety” in July 2015, it gained attention as the song for Kao’s Merit commercial and as the theme for Fuji TV’s show “Super Addictive! Laugh-Out-Loud Character Parade.” The lyrics, filled with anticipation for a shining future, and the catchy melody make it perfect for waking up in the morning.
It’s a song that helps you feel positive—ideal for starting a new chapter or when you want to reset your mindset.
The wave that slashes through youthatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
ATARASHII GAKKO!, a four-member dance-vocal unit acclaimed in Japan and abroad for their Showa-flavored musicality and razor-sharp dance performances.
Their digitally released EP “Temporary Return” includes the track “Seishun o Kirisaku Hadō” (The Wave That Slices Through Youth), which was selected as the theme song for Lemino’s original drama “Tai Ari Deshita: Ojosama wa Kakutō Game Nante Shinai” (Well Fought: A Young Lady Would Never Play Fighting Games).
The rock ensemble produced by Kenta Matsukuma—known for his work with BiSH—features a hysteric yet catchy melody that really sticks in your head.
It’s the perfect song to kick-start your morning—highly recommended as an alarm tune.
The world’s number one idolChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
It’s an up-tempo track themed around self-affirmation! Released in April 2025, it features striking vocal work that showcases each member’s unique character.
The upbeat, pop sound carries a positive message that “everyone can shine.” It’s cute from start to finish, and listening to it will naturally put a smile on your face.
Perfect for a morning energy boost, and highly recommended when you want to blow away the blues!
HANDS UPBIGBANG
A refreshing dance number with a powerful beat and energetic sound that’s perfect for boosting your morning mood! Released in June 2010 as the B-side to the single “Tell Me Goodbye,” it was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi Doyoubi” from April to September of the same year.
Written and composed in part by G-DRAGON, this track is packed with BIGBANG’s signature innovative sound and uplifting message, and has become a staple at their live shows.
Put it on first thing in the morning, and it’ll blow away your drowsiness and kick-start your day with motivation!
The Moon and the SunTUBE
Released in 2001 as TUBE’s 34th single.
The song was used as the theme for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV” and reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
The lyrics were written by Tetsuya Maeda, and the music was composed by Michiya Haruhata, resulting in a sound that lifts your spirits from the morning.
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SixTONES is a six-member idol group that’s expanding its reach across a wide range of fields, not only in music but also in TV dramas and variety shows.
Their 10th single “Kokkara,” selected as the theme song for the TV drama “However, There Is Passion,” in which member Shintaro Morimoto portrays Ryota Yamasato of Nankai Candies, strikes a perfect balance between rapid-fire rap and a catchy chorus.
The lyrics, which tie into the drama’s story, seem to give us the courage to believe in the future without doubt.
It’s a cool, stylishly arranged, emotional pop tune that gives you a push forward—perfect for listening to in the morning.
NEW WORLD MUSICikimonogakari
This is the 20th single from Ikimono-gakari, the duo that has released numerous hits ranging from lyrical ballads to up-tempo pop numbers.
Released as a double A-side single with “Waratte Itai n da,” many of you may have heard it as it was used as the theme song for the information program Mezamashi TV.
Its daring sound, featuring a horn section, fused with Ikimono-gakari’s signature pop melodies, delivers a refreshing feeling that helps you start even the toughest mornings on a pleasant note.
With a light four-on-the-floor beat that lifts your spirits, it’s a perfect track to use as your wake-up song.