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[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!

Playlist

[Wake-Up Songs] Energetic and Uplifting! Japanese Pop/J-POP You’ll Want to Hear in the Morning
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1eastIn the MorningMrs. GREEN APPLE
In the MorningMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s exhilarating rock number
2easttogether; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
With WANIMA’s songs, I can spend the morning feeling energetic.
3eastIn the morning, even the lunar surface is smiling.DISH//
In the morning, even the lunar surface is smiling.DISH//play_arrow
DISH//'s refreshing theme song
4eastwith a gentle heartSuperfly
with a gentle heartSuperflyplay_arrow
Superfly's refreshing and positive song
5easthummingIkuta Rira
hummingIkuta Riraplay_arrow
Rira Ikuta brightens the morning with her new song
6eastGotta GAMBA, right?LINDBERG
Gotta GAMBA, right?LINDBERGplay_arrow
An energetic pop-rock song by LINDBERG
7eastRock of LightSambomasutā
Rock of LightSambomasutāplay_arrow
Wake up in the morning to a Sambomaster rock song
8easttrigger; impetus; the start; what prompted itNogizaka 46
trigger; impetus; the start; what prompted itNogizaka 46play_arrow
A positive song by Nogizaka46
9eastrainbowFukuyama Masaharu
rainbowFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama’s songs that give you courage
10eastSUNHoshino Gen
SUNHoshino Genplay_arrow
Perfect as a morning song by Gen Hoshino
11north_eastTeenager ForeverKing Gnu
Teenager ForeverKing Gnuplay_arrow
A lively and positive song by King Gnu
12south_eastStarting Oversumika
Starting Oversumikaplay_arrow
sumika's new song brims with anticipation for the future
13eastPhiladelphia fleabaneYOASOBI
Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBIplay_arrow
Introduce YOASOBI songs suitable for the morning
14north_eastPretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Higedan’s movie theme song, Modern Beat
15eastmigratory bird[Alexandros]
migratory bird[Alexandros]play_arrow
Introducing the appeal of [Alexandros]'s signature songs
16south_eastA Good DayLove Harmony’s, Inc.
A Good DayLove Harmony’s, Inc.play_arrow
A refreshing vocal group that lifts your mood in the morning
17south_eastDo Re Mi So La Si DoHinatazaka46
Do Re Mi So La Si DoHinatazaka46play_arrow
Feel brighter with Hinatazaka46’s refreshing popular songs
18south_eastSunshineYūsuke
SunshineYūsukeplay_arrow
An inspiring song that celebrates the courage to keep chasing your dreams
19eastTwo People’s Saturdaymiwa
Two People's Saturdaymiwaplay_arrow
A work by miwa. A refreshing song that portrays a couple’s Saturday morning time.
20eastCa Va?Bikkeburanka
Ca Va?Bikkeburankaplay_arrow
Vickeblanka’s lively, pop-style encouragement song
21eastAt least this / Just this (one thing)WANIMA
At least this / Just this (one thing)WANIMAplay_arrow
Recommended WANIMA cheer song
22eastTurning Uparashi
Turning Uparashiplay_arrow
Refreshing and stylish songs to listen to in the morning
23eastImperfectCHiCO
ImperfectCHiCOplay_arrow
CHiCO’s solo debut, a high-velocity rock
24eastInfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
An intense rock song that gets you out of bed pumped
25eastGolden GraffitiROTTENGRAFFTY
Golden GraffitiROTTENGRAFFTYplay_arrow
ROTTENGRAFFTY’s signature uplifting rock song
26eastparabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Calpis commercial song, a refreshing pop tune
27eastHorse and deerYonezu Kenshi
Horse and deerYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s cheer song, perfect for the morning
28north_eastSpring Dayaimyon
Spring Dayaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon’s songs suitable for a happy morning
29south_eastAlive in this morningMayumura Chiaki
Alive in this morningMayumura Chiakiplay_arrow
A pleasant song that brightens your morning
30eastThe☆Peace!Mōningu Musume.
The☆Peace!Mōningu Musume.play_arrow
Morning Musume’s exhilarating 2001 song bursting with freshness
31eastGot Boost？FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
Got Boost？FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBEplay_arrow
A dance tune that blends pop and bitter elements
32eastSMILYOtsuka Ai
SMILYOtsuka Aiplay_arrow
Ai Otsuka’s upbeat signature song
33eastROCKET DIVEhide with Spread Beaver
ROCKET DIVEhide with Spread Beaverplay_arrow
Start your morning energized with hide's rock songs
34north_eastflying boatKing Gnu
flying boatKing Gnuplay_arrow
King Gnu's Hikoutei is perfect for the morning.
35south_eastDream-Chasing Bengalaimyon
Dream-Chasing Bengalaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyong's refreshing morning song
36eastShe04 Limited Sazabys
She04 Limited Sazabysplay_arrow
Recommended refreshing rock songs by 04 Limited Sazabys
37north_eastbreakfastMrs. GREEN APPLE
breakfastMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Get energized with a refreshing morning pop song
38north_eastultra soulB’z
ultra soulB'zplay_arrow
Recommend 'ultra soul' as a morning alarm
39south_eastAM11:00HY
AM11:00HYplay_arrow
HY's signature song that's perfect for waking up in the morning
40eastGrab the airmilet
Grab the airmiletplay_arrow
milet’s refreshing wake-up song
41eastequalsumika
equalsumikaplay_arrow
A refreshing number by sumika, perfect for the morning
42eastA Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK
A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINKplay_arrow
BONNIE PINK summer wake-up song
43eastECHOLittle Glee Monster
ECHOLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Wake up in the morning to Little Glee Monster songs
44eastThe Kouga Ninja ScrollsOnmyoza
The Kouga Ninja ScrollsOnmyozaplay_arrow
Onmyo-za's metal tune that serves as the Basilisk theme song
45eastDracula La[Alexandros]
Dracula La[Alexandros]play_arrow
A love song that portrays the hearts of men and women
46eastBirdmanSEKAI NO OWARI
BirdmanSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A refreshing wake-up song by SEKAI NO OWARI
47eastDance Dance DanceMr.Children
Dance Dance DanceMr.Childrenplay_arrow
The new Mr. Children song is funky and a great wake-up.
48eastThe world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Little Glee Monster, a song that makes you realize happiness
49eastBreakfast Marchokaasan to issho
Breakfast Marchokaasan to isshoplay_arrow
Breakfast theme song from an NHK educational program
50eastHello/How are you?nanou
Hello/How are you?nanouplay_arrow
NayutalieN's first Vocaloid song to reach a million views
51eastLove Words IVDECO*27
Love Words IVDECO*27play_arrow
A Vocaloid song for the person you think of first when you wake up
52eastHAPPY HAPPYTwice
HAPPY HAPPYTwiceplay_arrow
Introduction to TWICE's happiness-themed songs
53eastnano-secondUVERworld
nano-secondUVERworldplay_arrow
UVERworld’s 25th single, awakening feelings toward dreams
54eastIdeaHoshino Gen
IdeaHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino's “Idea” is perfect for an alarm
55eastOsaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE
Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
DREAMS COME TRUE’s wake-up song
56eastFateOfisharu Higedan Dism
FateOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Official HIGE DANDism’s summer cheer song
57eastBaby Don’t CryAmuro Namie
Baby Don't CryAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Namie Amuro’s heartwarming cheer song
58eastPolyrhythmPerfume
PolyrhythmPerfumeplay_arrow
Perfume “Polyrhythm” Innovative Addictiveness
59eastroom for growthCreepy Nuts
room for growthCreepy Nutsplay_arrow
Introduction to Creepy Nuts' 'Nobishiro'
60east“Do my best” doesn’t mean anything.Nogizaka 46
“Do my best” doesn’t mean anything.Nogizaka 46play_arrow
Waking-up activation with Nogizaka46
61eastBlue Ambience (feat. asmi)Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue Ambience (feat. asmi)Mrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
A collaboration song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE and asmi
62eastHello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN
Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Introduction to BUMP OF CHICKEN 'Hello,World!'
63eastNew EraAdo
New EraAdoplay_arrow
Ado’s new song, produced by Yasutaka Nakata, movie theme song
64eastPARTY PEOPLESixTONES
PARTY PEOPLESixTONESplay_arrow
Waking up to a SixTONES party song
65eastTake a pictureNiziU
Take a pictureNiziUplay_arrow
NiziU’s Coca-Cola commercial song
66eastIt’s okayRADWIMPS
It's okayRADWIMPSplay_arrow
Introducing the appeal of the song “Daijoubu” from Weathering With You
67eastcrimsonX JAPAN
crimsonX JAPANplay_arrow
Perfect for waking up to a signature song by X Japan
68eastHOT LIMITT.M.Revolution
HOT LIMITT.M.Revolutionplay_arrow
Wake-up effect is outstanding with T.M.Revolution’s signature song
69eastOne day, my wish came true.V6
One day, my wish came true.V6play_arrow
Make your morning happy with V6’s songs
70eastmellowSuda Keina
mellowSuda Keinaplay_arrow
Keina Suda’s “Mellow” is a refreshing song for the morning.
71eastUltramarine of a Certain TownASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Ultramarine of a Certain TownASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONplay_arrow
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, a song that depicts a morning world
72eastSTAND-ALONEAimer
STAND-ALONEAimerplay_arrow
Aimer’s digital single, the theme song for a drama
73eastValentiBoA
ValentiBoAplay_arrow
An awakening dance tune that conveys BoA’s bravery
74eastEffeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbāplay_arrow
Golden Bomber's breakout hit
75eastMEGA SHAKE IT!Kyūso Nekokami
MEGA SHAKE IT!Kyūso Nekokamiplay_arrow
Kyuso Nekokami’s first major-label single
76eastAugust 888 — This is way too much summerrisaitaruzu
August 888 — This is way too much summerrisaitaruzuplay_arrow
A fusion of freshness and fun in Recitals’ summer track
77eastSilent majorityKeyakizaka46
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46play_arrow
A wake-up song from Keyakizaka46’s debut
78eastwe don’t stopNishino Kana
we don't stopNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s morning wake-up song
79eastPLAYSEKAI NO OWARI
PLAYSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A song that likens life to gameplay
80eastI Don’t CareEd Sheeran & Justin Bieber
I Don't CareEd Sheeran & Justin Bieberplay_arrow
Let's dance, sing, and smile
81eastHey, Mr. EmptyAIR SWELL
Hey, Mr. EmptyAIR SWELLplay_arrow
Self-improvement with AIR SWELL’s exhilarating rock track
82eastTo the best of my abilityGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE
To the best of my abilityGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBEplay_arrow
GENERATIONS' drama theme song cheer song
83eastSaying you like something is rock ’n’ roll!Nogizaka 46
Saying you like something is rock ’n’ roll!Nogizaka 46play_arrow
A Nogizaka46 youth song that makes you feel positive
84eastsparkleFuji Kaze
sparkleFuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze’s exhilarating dance number
85eastIt’s nothing at all.Fuji Kaze
It’s nothing at all.Fuji Kazeplay_arrow
Fujii Kaze's songs are perfect to listen to in the morning.
86eastHeavy rotationAKB48
Heavy rotationAKB48play_arrow
An AKB48 signature song that blows away morning drowsiness
87eastthorn; brambleAdo
thorn; brambleAdoplay_arrow
Ado’s new song “Ibara” is heart-stirring.
88eastHummingbirdNovelbright
HummingbirdNovelbrightplay_arrow
Novelbright, a refreshing morning rock theme song
89eastIs that okay?RADWIMPS
Is that okay?RADWIMPSplay_arrow
A refreshing love song by RADWIMPS
90eastThe Signal of the BeginningKetsumeishi
The Signal of the BeginningKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Ketsumeishi’s popular morning-appropriate hip-hop song
91eastCinderella GirlKing&Prince
Cinderella GirlKing&Princeplay_arrow
Johnny's duo sees catchy debut single become a big hit
92eastHumanity!Sambomasutā
Humanity!Sambomasutāplay_arrow
Introduction of Sambomaster's new song
93eastMy Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A blockbuster thanks to the theme song of Your Name.
94eastA Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
A Cruel Angel's ThesisTakahashi Yokoplay_arrow
Yoko Takahashi’s Evangelion theme song
95eastDeneb and SpicaDIALOGUE＋
Deneb and SpicaDIALOGUE＋play_arrow
Deneb and Spica are a song about the games of love
96eastOH！SHISHAMO
OH！SHISHAMOplay_arrow
A positive morning song by SHISHAMO
97eastJust a little moreYOASOBI
Just a little moreYOASOBIplay_arrow
Introducing the appeal of a song where the gentle melody and vocals are perfectly matched
98eastHere we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
A signature song by Momoiro Clover Z that gives you energy in the morning
99eastsummer festivalWhiteberry
summer festivalWhiteberryplay_arrow
Whiteberry performs at the summer festival and appears on Kōhaku
100eastHELLOOfisharu Higedan Dism
HELLOOfisharu Higedan Dismplay_arrow
Higedan's morning cheer-up song
101eastThe Never-Ending Songyuzu
The Never-Ending Songyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s song is the theme for Mezamashi TV
102eastAyayaMONGOL800×WANIMA
AyayaMONGOL800×WANIMAplay_arrow
An inspiring collaborative track of punk and melodic hardcore
103eastGood MorningMinami
Good MorningMinamiplay_arrow
A heartwarming pop tune that gently wraps the bustle of the morning
104eastPeach-Colored Unrequited LoveMatsuura Aya
Peach-Colored Unrequited LoveMatsuura Ayaplay_arrow
Matsuura Aya's fifth single
105eastDrop Thunderbotchiboromaru
Drop Thunderbotchiboromaruplay_arrow
Bocchi Boromaru’s fun rock song
106eastViva La VidaColdplay
Viva La VidaColdplayplay_arrow
Coldplay's philosophical rock song
107eastHappy SongMr.Children
Happy SongMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children’s morning happiness song
108eastThe blue sky and meCeleina Ann
The blue sky and meCeleina Annplay_arrow
Sereina Ann’s refreshing travel theme song
109eastMap of the SunMISIA
Map of the SunMISIAplay_arrow
MISIA's morning cheer song
110eastcreationHoshino Gen
creationHoshino Genplay_arrow
Mario 35th Anniversary Theme Song
111eastThe BeginningONE OK ROCK
The BeginningONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A song that searches for the meaning of life and steps forward into the future
112eastGO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana
GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s cheer song gives me a push
113eastSWITCHTENDRE
SWITCHTENDREplay_arrow
TENDRE’s refreshing morning theme song
114eastStaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Upbeat pop rock for a new chapter in life
115eastThe wave that slashes through youthatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
The wave that slashes through youthatarashii gakkou no rīdāzuplay_arrow
A four-member group gaining attention for Showa-style music and dance
116eastThe Moon and the SunTUBE
The Moon and the SunTUBEplay_arrow
TUBE’s 34th single, released in 2001, and the theme song for Mezamashi TV. It reached No. 4 on the Oricon chart. Lyrics by Nobuteru Maeda, music by Michiya Haruhata. A sound that boosts your energy from the morning. ↓ TUBE’s 2001 single, Mezamashi TV theme song, Oricon No. 4
117eastGET UPGLORY HILL
GET UPGLORY HILLplay_arrow
Introduction to a powerful song by a melodic hardcore band
118eastfrom hereSixTONES
from hereSixTONESplay_arrow
SixTONES' versatile music and passionate vocals
119eastNEW WORLD MUSICikimonogakari
NEW WORLD MUSICikimonogakariplay_arrow
A refreshing pop number by Ikimonogakari
120eastMilk Crown on Sonechkayujii
Milk Crown on Sonechkayujiiplay_arrow
A popular morning song by Yuzi, sung by Hatsune Miku
121eastSHAKESMAP
SHAKESMAPplay_arrow
SMAP’s 23rd single, a pop masterpiece
122eastpeace signYonezu Kenshi
peace signYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu’s anime opening theme
123eastrainbow-coloredayaka
rainbow-coloredayakaplay_arrow
My heart is healed by the theme song of Hanako and Anne
124eastHave a nice dayNishino Kana
Have a nice dayNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s morning cheer song
125eastPERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH
PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISHplay_arrow
RADIO FISH’s hit song
126eastWake Me Up!SPEED
Wake Me Up!SPEEDplay_arrow
An alarm song by SPEED that blows away morning drowsiness
127easthurrayYabai T-shatsu Yasan
hurrayYabai T-shatsu Yasanplay_arrow
A catchy morning rock song by YabaT
128eastThe world’s number one idolChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
The world's number one idolChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbuplay_arrow
A pop song with the theme of self-esteem
129eastHANDS UPBIGBANG
HANDS UPBIGBANGplay_arrow
A morning dance number by BIGBANG
130eastwindFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
windFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
A refreshing song that sings of morning hope
131eastPlanet Earth (Ship) / EarthGReeeeN
Planet Earth (Ship) / EarthGReeeeNplay_arrow
A refreshing song that captures the morning air
132eastJumpin’KARA
Jumpin'KARAplay_arrow
KARA’s exhilarating dance track
133eastViva-cationmihimaru GT
Viva-cationmihimaru GTplay_arrow
Theme song for a refreshing summer morning
134eastVirtual DystopiaMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Virtual DystopiaMomoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
A rock song seeking light in a dystopia
135eastThe sun also risesyuzu
The sun also risesyuzuplay_arrow
Sing of hope with refreshing morning folk rock
136eastClap Clap!!Nishino Kana
Clap Clap!!Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
A refreshing and energetic cheer song by Kana Nishino
137eastThat’s good too.Wakeys
That's good too.Wakeysplay_arrow
Wakeys song, ending theme of an NHK program
138eastHelloAee! group
Hello Aぇ! groupplay_arrow
Boost your energy with Aぇ! group’s new song
139eastPerfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
The aggressive rock of ONE OK ROCK that advances with a sense-driven approach
140eastThunderRIZE
ThunderRIZEplay_arrow
RIZE's major-label debut work
141eastexceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]
exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]play_arrow
A rock number for an anime theme song
142eastSame ThingHoshino Gen
Same ThingHoshino Genplay_arrow
A song that lovingly embraces emotional contradictions
143eastEmbracing wrinkled cloudsDISH//
Embracing wrinkled cloudsDISH//play_arrow
DISH//'s signature songs “Neko” and “Holding a Wrinkled Cloud”
144eastlilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s smash hit song wins the Japan Record Award
145eastFight For LibertyUVERworld
Fight For LibertyUVERworldplay_arrow
UVERworld's anime theme song rock
146eastMorning is coming!Mikado Akina
Morning is coming!Mikado Akinaplay_arrow
A cheering song that paints the shift into morning
147eastParadise Has No BorderToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
Paradise Has No BorderToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutoraplay_arrow
Representative songs of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
148eastRevivalwacci
Revivalwacciplay_arrow
A refreshing song to lift your mood in the morning
149eastGlorious morningŌhara Sakurako
Glorious morningŌhara Sakurakoplay_arrow
Sakurako Ohara’s refreshing morning theme song