[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 Pop/J-POP to Listen to in the Morning (41–50)
Hello/How are you?nanou
Originally active under the name Hoehoe-P and renamed in 2009, the Vocaloid producer Nanou created this song.
It was his first track to surpass a million plays, and the self-cover by his band CIVILIAN, in which he serves as vocalist and guitarist, also became a hot topic.
The wistful lyrics and melody may give some listeners the impression that the song speaks for their own worries and anxieties.
Its gentle, message-laden melody helps sort out the sources of stress, making it a perfect number to start a morning when you want to reset your feelings.
[Wake-Up Songs] Energetic and Uplifting! Japanese Music/J-POP to Hear in the Morning (51–60)
Love Words IVDECO*27
Who’s the first person you think of when you wake up in the morning? Start your day refreshed with a love-tinged Vocaloid track! This song by DECO*27, a popular Vocaloid producer who also writes for famous artists, was released in 2022.
It’s a colorful, poppy number with dazzling sound work.
I just introduced it as a love song, but in reality it’s a thank-you song from DECO*27 to his fans.
That said, the lyrics’ world and the cuteness of the vocals have a sweet-and-sour feel—like when you’re thinking about someone you like! Make this song the soundtrack to your perfect morning!
HAPPY HAPPYTwice
We all want to spend every day happily, right? This is a song by TWICE, the K-pop idol group.
It was released in 2019 as their fourth single.
The lyrics celebrate the joy of being with someone special.
From the intro it’s bursting with energy, blowing away any trace of sleepiness.
Definitely try setting it as your wake-up alarm!
nano-secondUVERworld
This is the 25th single by UVERworld, a six-member rock band whose name means “to go beyond our own world,” known for their overwhelming live performances with a modern rock sound.
Released with the tagline, “A dream that comes true easily is the second saddest thing after a dream that doesn’t,” the song delivers a powerful message carried by a heavy band sound and emotional saxophone that truly stirs the heart.
Listening to the straightforward vocals and band sound may remind many listeners of dreams and goals they had forgotten.
It’s a powerful wake-up song that pushes you forward on the path you believe in, especially when daily stress and worries about the future make it hard to get out of bed.
IdeaHoshino Gen
A song I especially recommend as a wake-up tune is Gen Hoshino’s classic “Idea,” released in 2018.
Since it was used as the theme for the NHK morning drama “Half, Blue,” many people probably associate it with mornings.
Its danceable, uniquely floating sound somehow lightens the heart, and its gentle message, which embraces even the hard times, resonates deeply.
“Idea” is also filled with richness and hope that spark the imagination—perfect for mornings that begin with a cheerful “good morning!”
Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE
Known by the nickname “DoriKamu” and beloved by a wide audience for their soulful songs that highlight their overwhelming vocal prowess, DREAMS COME TRUE’s 38th single is by the two-piece band.
The track was written specifically for Universal Studios Japan’s attraction “Hollywood Dream – The Ride,” and its slightly quirky Osaka-dialect lyrics are irresistibly cute.
With bittersweet lyrics themed around a long-distance relationship and a brisk four-on-the-floor beat, it creates a refreshing morning vibe.
It’s a quintessentially DREAMS COME TRUE, upbeat wake-up song that gently rouses a still-sleepy mind.
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official Hige Dandism’s song “Shukumei” is addicting with its soaring high-toned vocals and beautiful melody.
Released after their smash hit “Pretender,” it was also the theme song for the summer high school baseball support program “Netto Koshien.” The track starts gently, as if speaking softly, then gradually builds and bursts into an energetic, exhilarating chorus.
Waking up to this song, with its tender piano lines and refreshing vibe, seems like the perfect way to start a pleasant day.
