[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)
Milk Crown on Sonechkayujii
This is a track by Vocaloid producer Yuji, featuring vocals by Hatsune Miku.
The song went viral and earned Yuji his first entry into the Hall of Fame.
On Nico Nico Douga, it’s an ultra-popular hit boasting over one million views! From the intro, the bright and refreshing vibe is absolutely wonderful and makes it feel perfect for mornings.
Once the vocals come in, especially in the chorus, the exhilarating feel and catchy melody line are outstanding.
If you listen to it when you’re groggy and your mood tends to dip right after waking up, it might naturally help you open your eyes!
[Wake-Up Songs] Pumped and full of energy! Japanese songs/J-POP you’ll want to hear in the morning (121–130)
Viva La VidaColdplay
It’s a majestic progression, as if the sun were gradually rising.
This is a song by Coldplay, the globally popular British rock band, released in 2008.
The lyrics portray the worldview of a fictional king and are quite philosophical.
It stirs something in the heart.
Incidentally, the Japanese title is “Beautiful Life.”
SHAKESMAP
This song was released in 1996 as SMAP’s 23rd single.
Just hearing the intro naturally lifts your spirits—it’s such a pop tune.
Although SMAP has disbanded, they left us with many classic songs.
peace signYonezu Kenshi
A single by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, whose impact is indispensable when discussing Japan’s music scene since 2010—his seventh.
Used as the opening theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia, the track’s exhilarating pace and opening built on a catchy guitar riff instantly raise the excitement and heighten anticipation for the series.
Its melody, carrying a positive message, blows away morning gloom and helps wake up your mind and mood.
It’s a refreshing rock tune that evokes the start of a brand-new day.
rainbow-coloredayaka
Released in 2014, this song became a huge hit as the theme for the NHK morning drama series Hanako to Anne.
Ayaka’s calm vocals and melody create a heartwarming, soothing experience for listeners.
Start your morning with this song and spend the day with a serene, pure state of mind.
Have a nice dayNishino Kana
It’s a pop number that might just make you look forward to waking up every morning.
It’s sung by Kana Nishino, a singer who resonates especially with younger generations when it comes to love songs.
The track is included on her sixth album, “Just LOVE,” released in 2016, and was chosen as the theme song for the morning news program “Mezamashi TV.” It’s a self-encouragement anthem, so it will likely hit home for working adults living on their own.
No one wants to start the day thinking, “Ugh, I don’t want to deal with today…” This song will clear the clouds and put you in a bright, refreshed mood.
PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH
This is the sixth digital single by RADIO FISH, a six-member dance and vocal unit consisting of the comedy duo Oriental Radio and four dancers known as SKILL-MASTER.
The song is widely recognized for bringing the name RADIO FISH into the mainstream and for winning numerous awards, including the 49th Japan Cable Awards’ Wired Topic Award.
With its unforgettable hook, rapid-fire rap, and modern sound, the superb arrangement draws you in and lifts your spirits—even on sleepy mornings.
It’s a dance tune that makes you want to leap out of bed and sing along, perfect as an alarm.