[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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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | In the MorningMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s exhilarating rock number |
| 2east | together; along with; bothWANIMA | play_arrow | With WANIMA’s songs, I can spend the morning feeling energetic. |
| 3east | In the morning, even the lunar surface is smiling.DISH// | play_arrow | DISH//'s refreshing theme song |
| 4east | with a gentle heartSuperfly | play_arrow | Superfly's refreshing and positive song |
| 5east | hummingIkuta Rira | play_arrow | Rira Ikuta brightens the morning with her new song |
| 6east | Gotta GAMBA, right?LINDBERG | play_arrow | An energetic pop-rock song by LINDBERG |
| 7east | Rock of LightSambomasutā | play_arrow | Wake up in the morning to a Sambomaster rock song |
| 8east | trigger; impetus; the start; what prompted itNogizaka 46 | play_arrow | A positive song by Nogizaka46 |
| 9east | rainbowFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s songs that give you courage |
| 10east | SUNHoshino Gen | play_arrow | Perfect as a morning song by Gen Hoshino |
| 11north_east | Teenager ForeverKing Gnu | play_arrow | A lively and positive song by King Gnu |
| 12south_east | Starting Oversumika | play_arrow | sumika's new song brims with anticipation for the future |
| 13east | Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI | play_arrow | Introduce YOASOBI songs suitable for the morning |
| 14north_east | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Higedan’s movie theme song, Modern Beat |
| 15east | migratory bird[Alexandros] | play_arrow | Introducing the appeal of [Alexandros]'s signature songs |
| 16south_east | A Good DayLove Harmony’s, Inc. | play_arrow | A refreshing vocal group that lifts your mood in the morning |
| 17south_east | Do Re Mi So La Si DoHinatazaka46 | play_arrow | Feel brighter with Hinatazaka46’s refreshing popular songs |
| 18south_east | SunshineYūsuke | play_arrow | An inspiring song that celebrates the courage to keep chasing your dreams |
| 19east | Two People’s Saturdaymiwa | play_arrow | A work by miwa. A refreshing song that portrays a couple’s Saturday morning time. |
| 20east | Ca Va?Bikkeburanka | play_arrow | Vickeblanka’s lively, pop-style encouragement song |
| 21east | At least this / Just this (one thing)WANIMA | play_arrow | Recommended WANIMA cheer song |
| 22east | Turning Uparashi | play_arrow | Refreshing and stylish songs to listen to in the morning |
| 23east | ImperfectCHiCO | play_arrow | CHiCO’s solo debut, a high-velocity rock |
| 24east | InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | An intense rock song that gets you out of bed pumped |
| 25east | Golden GraffitiROTTENGRAFFTY | play_arrow | ROTTENGRAFFTY’s signature uplifting rock song |
| 26east | parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Calpis commercial song, a refreshing pop tune |
| 27east | Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s cheer song, perfect for the morning |
| 28north_east | Spring Dayaimyon | play_arrow | Aimyon’s songs suitable for a happy morning |
| 29south_east | Alive in this morningMayumura Chiaki | play_arrow | A pleasant song that brightens your morning |
| 30east | The☆Peace!Mōningu Musume. | play_arrow | Morning Musume’s exhilarating 2001 song bursting with freshness |
| 31east | Got Boost?FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE | play_arrow | A dance tune that blends pop and bitter elements |
| 32east | SMILYOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s upbeat signature song |
| 33east | ROCKET DIVEhide with Spread Beaver | play_arrow | Start your morning energized with hide's rock songs |
| 34north_east | flying boatKing Gnu | play_arrow | King Gnu's Hikoutei is perfect for the morning. |
| 35south_east | Dream-Chasing Bengalaimyon | play_arrow | Aimyong's refreshing morning song |
| 36east | She04 Limited Sazabys | play_arrow | Recommended refreshing rock songs by 04 Limited Sazabys |
| 37north_east | breakfastMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Get energized with a refreshing morning pop song |
| 38north_east | ultra soulB’z | play_arrow | Recommend 'ultra soul' as a morning alarm |
| 39south_east | AM11:00HY | play_arrow | HY's signature song that's perfect for waking up in the morning |
| 40east | Grab the airmilet | play_arrow | milet’s refreshing wake-up song |
| 41east | equalsumika | play_arrow | A refreshing number by sumika, perfect for the morning |
| 42east | A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK | play_arrow | BONNIE PINK summer wake-up song |
| 43east | ECHOLittle Glee Monster | play_arrow | Wake up in the morning to Little Glee Monster songs |
| 44east | The Kouga Ninja ScrollsOnmyoza | play_arrow | Onmyo-za's metal tune that serves as the Basilisk theme song |
| 45east | Dracula La[Alexandros] | play_arrow | A love song that portrays the hearts of men and women |
| 46east | BirdmanSEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | A refreshing wake-up song by SEKAI NO OWARI |
| 47east | Dance Dance DanceMr.Children | play_arrow | The new Mr. Children song is funky and a great wake-up. |
| 48east | The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster | play_arrow | Little Glee Monster, a song that makes you realize happiness |
| 49east | Breakfast Marchokaasan to issho | play_arrow | Breakfast theme song from an NHK educational program |
| 50east | Hello/How are you?nanou | play_arrow | NayutalieN's first Vocaloid song to reach a million views |
| 51east | Love Words IVDECO*27 | play_arrow | A Vocaloid song for the person you think of first when you wake up |
| 52east | HAPPY HAPPYTwice | play_arrow | Introduction to TWICE's happiness-themed songs |
| 53east | nano-secondUVERworld | play_arrow | UVERworld’s 25th single, awakening feelings toward dreams |
| 54east | IdeaHoshino Gen | play_arrow | Gen Hoshino's “Idea” is perfect for an alarm |
| 55east | Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | DREAMS COME TRUE’s wake-up song |
| 56east | FateOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Official HIGE DANDism’s summer cheer song |
| 57east | Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie | play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s heartwarming cheer song |
| 58east | PolyrhythmPerfume | play_arrow | Perfume “Polyrhythm” Innovative Addictiveness |
| 59east | room for growthCreepy Nuts | play_arrow | Introduction to Creepy Nuts' 'Nobishiro' |
| 60east | “Do my best” doesn’t mean anything.Nogizaka 46 | play_arrow | Waking-up activation with Nogizaka46 |
| 61east | Blue Ambience (feat. asmi)Mrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A collaboration song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE and asmi |
| 62east | Hello,world!BUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | Introduction to BUMP OF CHICKEN 'Hello,World!' |
| 63east | New EraAdo | play_arrow | Ado’s new song, produced by Yasutaka Nakata, movie theme song |
| 64east | PARTY PEOPLESixTONES | play_arrow | Waking up to a SixTONES party song |
| 65east | Take a pictureNiziU | play_arrow | NiziU’s Coca-Cola commercial song |
| 66east | It’s okayRADWIMPS | play_arrow | Introducing the appeal of the song “Daijoubu” from Weathering With You |
| 67east | crimsonX JAPAN | play_arrow | Perfect for waking up to a signature song by X Japan |
| 68east | HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution | play_arrow | Wake-up effect is outstanding with T.M.Revolution’s signature song |
| 69east | One day, my wish came true.V6 | play_arrow | Make your morning happy with V6’s songs |
| 70east | mellowSuda Keina | play_arrow | Keina Suda’s “Mellow” is a refreshing song for the morning. |
| 71east | Ultramarine of a Certain TownASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, a song that depicts a morning world |
| 72east | STAND-ALONEAimer | play_arrow | Aimer’s digital single, the theme song for a drama |
| 73east | ValentiBoA | play_arrow | An awakening dance tune that conveys BoA’s bravery |
| 74east | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā | play_arrow | Golden Bomber's breakout hit |
| 75east | MEGA SHAKE IT!Kyūso Nekokami | play_arrow | Kyuso Nekokami’s first major-label single |
| 76east | August 888 — This is way too much summerrisaitaruzu | play_arrow | A fusion of freshness and fun in Recitals’ summer track |
| 77east | Silent majorityKeyakizaka46 | play_arrow | A wake-up song from Keyakizaka46’s debut |
| 78east | we don’t stopNishino Kana | play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s morning wake-up song |
| 79east | PLAYSEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | A song that likens life to gameplay |
| 80east | I Don’t CareEd Sheeran & Justin Bieber | play_arrow | Let's dance, sing, and smile |
| 81east | Hey, Mr. EmptyAIR SWELL | play_arrow | Self-improvement with AIR SWELL’s exhilarating rock track |
| 82east | To the best of my abilityGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE | play_arrow | GENERATIONS' drama theme song cheer song |
| 83east | Saying you like something is rock ’n’ roll!Nogizaka 46 | play_arrow | A Nogizaka46 youth song that makes you feel positive |
| 84east | sparkleFuji Kaze | play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s exhilarating dance number |
| 85east | It’s nothing at all.Fuji Kaze | play_arrow | Fujii Kaze's songs are perfect to listen to in the morning. |
| 86east | Heavy rotationAKB48 | play_arrow | An AKB48 signature song that blows away morning drowsiness |
| 87east | thorn; brambleAdo | play_arrow | Ado’s new song “Ibara” is heart-stirring. |
| 88east | HummingbirdNovelbright | play_arrow | Novelbright, a refreshing morning rock theme song |
| 89east | Is that okay?RADWIMPS | play_arrow | A refreshing love song by RADWIMPS |
| 90east | The Signal of the BeginningKetsumeishi | play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s popular morning-appropriate hip-hop song |
| 91east | Cinderella GirlKing&Prince | play_arrow | Johnny's duo sees catchy debut single become a big hit |
| 92east | Humanity!Sambomasutā | play_arrow | Introduction of Sambomaster's new song |
| 93east | My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS | play_arrow | A blockbuster thanks to the theme song of Your Name. |
| 94east | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko | play_arrow | Yoko Takahashi’s Evangelion theme song |
| 95east | Deneb and SpicaDIALOGUE+ | play_arrow | Deneb and Spica are a song about the games of love |
| 96east | OH!SHISHAMO | play_arrow | A positive morning song by SHISHAMO |
| 97east | Just a little moreYOASOBI | play_arrow | Introducing the appeal of a song where the gentle melody and vocals are perfectly matched |
| 98east | Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto | play_arrow | A signature song by Momoiro Clover Z that gives you energy in the morning |
| 99east | summer festivalWhiteberry | play_arrow | Whiteberry performs at the summer festival and appears on Kōhaku |
| 100east | HELLOOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Higedan's morning cheer-up song |
| 101east | The Never-Ending Songyuzu | play_arrow | Yuzu’s song is the theme for Mezamashi TV |
| 102east | AyayaMONGOL800×WANIMA | play_arrow | An inspiring collaborative track of punk and melodic hardcore |
| 103east | Good MorningMinami | play_arrow | A heartwarming pop tune that gently wraps the bustle of the morning |
| 104east | Peach-Colored Unrequited LoveMatsuura Aya | play_arrow | Matsuura Aya's fifth single |
| 105east | Drop Thunderbotchiboromaru | play_arrow | Bocchi Boromaru’s fun rock song |
| 106east | Viva La VidaColdplay | play_arrow | Coldplay's philosophical rock song |
| 107east | Happy SongMr.Children | play_arrow | Mr.Children’s morning happiness song |
| 108east | The blue sky and meCeleina Ann | play_arrow | Sereina Ann’s refreshing travel theme song |
| 109east | Map of the SunMISIA | play_arrow | MISIA's morning cheer song |
| 110east | creationHoshino Gen | play_arrow | Mario 35th Anniversary Theme Song |
| 111east | The BeginningONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | A song that searches for the meaning of life and steps forward into the future |
| 112east | GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana | play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s cheer song gives me a push |
| 113east | SWITCHTENDRE | play_arrow | TENDRE’s refreshing morning theme song |
| 114east | StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Upbeat pop rock for a new chapter in life |
| 115east | The wave that slashes through youthatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu | play_arrow | A four-member group gaining attention for Showa-style music and dance |
| 116east | The Moon and the SunTUBE | play_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 |
| 117east | GET UPGLORY HILL | play_arrow | Introduction to a powerful song by a melodic hardcore band |
| 118east | from hereSixTONES | play_arrow | SixTONES' versatile music and passionate vocals |
| 119east | NEW WORLD MUSICikimonogakari | play_arrow | A refreshing pop number by Ikimonogakari |
| 120east | Milk Crown on Sonechkayujii | play_arrow | A popular morning song by Yuzi, sung by Hatsune Miku |
| 121east | SHAKESMAP | play_arrow | SMAP’s 23rd single, a pop masterpiece |
| 122east | peace signYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s anime opening theme |
| 123east | rainbow-coloredayaka | play_arrow | My heart is healed by the theme song of Hanako and Anne |
| 124east | Have a nice dayNishino Kana | play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s morning cheer song |
| 125east | PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH | play_arrow | RADIO FISH’s hit song |
| 126east | Wake Me Up!SPEED | play_arrow | An alarm song by SPEED that blows away morning drowsiness |
| 127east | hurrayYabai T-shatsu Yasan | play_arrow | A catchy morning rock song by YabaT |
| 128east | The world’s number one idolChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu | play_arrow | A pop song with the theme of self-esteem |
| 129east | HANDS UPBIGBANG | play_arrow | A morning dance number by BIGBANG |
| 130east | windFUNKY MONKEY BABYS | play_arrow | A refreshing song that sings of morning hope |
| 131east | Planet Earth (Ship) / EarthGReeeeN | play_arrow | A refreshing song that captures the morning air |
| 132east | Jumpin’KARA | play_arrow | KARA’s exhilarating dance track |
| 133east | Viva-cationmihimaru GT | play_arrow | Theme song for a refreshing summer morning |
| 134east | Virtual DystopiaMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto | play_arrow | A rock song seeking light in a dystopia |
| 135east | The sun also risesyuzu | play_arrow | Sing of hope with refreshing morning folk rock |
| 136east | Clap Clap!!Nishino Kana | play_arrow | A refreshing and energetic cheer song by Kana Nishino |
| 137east | That’s good too.Wakeys | play_arrow | Wakeys song, ending theme of an NHK program |
| 138east | HelloAee! group | play_arrow | Boost your energy with Aぇ! group’s new song |
| 139east | Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | The aggressive rock of ONE OK ROCK that advances with a sense-driven approach |
| 140east | ThunderRIZE | play_arrow | RIZE's major-label debut work |
| 141east | exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros] | play_arrow | A rock number for an anime theme song |
| 142east | Same ThingHoshino Gen | play_arrow | A song that lovingly embraces emotional contradictions |
| 143east | Embracing wrinkled cloudsDISH// | play_arrow | DISH//'s signature songs “Neko” and “Holding a Wrinkled Cloud” |
| 144east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s smash hit song wins the Japan Record Award |
| 145east | Fight For LibertyUVERworld | play_arrow | UVERworld's anime theme song rock |
| 146east | Morning is coming!Mikado Akina | play_arrow | A cheering song that paints the shift into morning |
| 147east | Paradise Has No BorderToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora | play_arrow | Representative songs of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra |
| 148east | Revivalwacci | play_arrow | A refreshing song to lift your mood in the morning |
| 149east | Glorious morningŌhara Sakurako | play_arrow | Sakurako Ohara’s refreshing morning theme song |


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