[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 Upbeat! Japanese Pop/J-POP to Listen to in the Morning (21–30)
flying boatKing Gnu
If you start your morning with a cool rock song, you can stay energized all day, right? If you’re looking for a track like that, I recommend King Gnu’s “Hikoutei.” King Gnu is a Japanese band, but their sound feels almost like Western music, so it’s sure to boost your mood from the morning! Set it as your alarm, and you’ll probably wake up feeling refreshed.
SMILYOtsuka Ai
It’s an energetic song that blasts away your morning drowsiness.
It’s one of Ai Otsuka’s signature tracks, released in May 2005.
It was also featured in a commercial for Lion’s “Ban Powder Spray,” making it widely loved.
With its lively rhythm and catchy melody, it naturally brings a smile to your face just by listening.
The lyrics, which celebrate the importance of smiling and the joy of spending time with friends, give listeners a positive boost.
Give it a listen when you want to lift your mood or need some extra energy!
Wake-Up Songs: Energetic, Uplifting Japanese Music and J-Pop to Start Your Morning (31–40)
ROCKET DIVEhide with Spread Beaver
Wake up with a punchy, rock sound! This is a solo project single by hide, known as the guitarist of X JAPAN, released in 1998.
Its liberating, soaring chorus will blow away your groggy morning mood.
The lyrics’ message—don’t worry about mistakes, just keep moving forward—gives you the power to take on the day.
Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi
The BPM is around 90, so it’s on the slightly slower side, but I highly recommend this song by Kenshi Yonezu because its structure fits the criteria perfectly.
It opens with palm-muted guitar, vocals, and a touch of a simple beat, creating a very restrained sound.
Then, in the chorus, the strings and a solid beat join in all at once, and Yonezu’s vocals heat up.
This track was also used as the theme song for the rugby-themed drama “No Side Game,” and it’s popular as a cheer song as well.
I think it could help you start your morning feeling refreshed and clear-headed.
Alive in this morningMayumura Chiaki
Chiaki Mayumura, a singer-songwriter who calls herself a “self-accompanied track-making idol,” is an idol and also active as an entrepreneur.
Her digital-only single Kono Asa o Ikiteiru, written as the theme song for the morning information program Hayadoki!, is striking for its clear, transparent intro featuring piano and strings.
The lyrics, which evoke anticipation for a new day, offer a comforting lift that can turn a sluggish morning positive.
It’s a gentle yet exhilarating pop tune with a hooky melody that lingers in your ears.
breakfastMrs. GREEN APPLE
A buoyant pop number that’s perfect for starting your day.
This track by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE rides on a refreshing melody, singing about the small shifts of the heart and forward-looking energy in everyday life.
Motoki Omori’s clear vocals and the vivid sound will give listeners courage.
Released in June 2025, it was used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s morning information program “Sun! Shine” starting in March 2025.
If you listen when you’re ready to take on a challenge, it’s sure to give you a boost—and it’s great for a change of pace, too.
ultra soulB’z
B’z’s absolutely exhilarating masterpiece “ultra soul.” Making this song your alarm is a no-brainer.
A top-tier rock tune brings peak hype—your sleeping heart will leap awake, and your blood will surge vibrantly through your body! If you listen to it in the morning, start from the intro; build the anticipation, and when you hit the chorus, at that shining part right after it, throw your fist in the air with that iconic shout and kick off your day with the most rockin’ wake-up ever!
