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New Enka Single Release [July 2024]

A heart-stirring melody, lyrics that move the soul, and a deeply emotive voice.

In July 2024, a new tale of inspiration is about to be woven in the world of enka.

While honoring tradition, these new songs infused with modern interpretation are like a mirror reflecting the very heart of Japan.

We present the evolving allure of enka along with these fresh tracks.

Please enjoy these gem-like pieces, where nostalgia and novelty are exquisitely balanced.

Playlist

New Enka Single Release [July 2024]
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1eastAdorn it with white flowersasamichiyuki
Adorn it with white flowersasamichiyukiplay_arrow
Songs by an emotionally expressive singer
2eastWishing Starooi daisuke
Wishing Starooi daisukeplay_arrow
A song of longing for my hometown and the resolve to pursue my dreams
3eastparting sakemizuki mai
parting sakemizuki maiplay_arrow
A kayōkyoku song that emotively sings of loneliness and parting
4eastTipsy Love Tavernmichigoe yuu
Tipsy Love Tavernmichigoe yuuplay_arrow
An adult love song that portrays a bittersweet romance set in a bar.
5eastButterflies Crossing the SeaKimu Yonja
Butterflies Crossing the SeaKimu Yonjaplay_arrow
Kim Yonja's new song, themed around eternal love
6eastcompanion on the road; fellow traveler; taking someone along (often unwillingly)Miyama Hiroshi
companion on the road; fellow traveler; taking someone along (often unwillingly)Miyama Hiroshiplay_arrow
Hiromi Miyama portrays the ups and downs of life
7eastEternal HomelandMita Ryō
Eternal HomelandMita Ryōplay_arrow
A song that celebrates Japan’s nature and culture
8eastGenkai ElegyNakayama Rumi
Genkai ElegyNakayama Rumiplay_arrow
An enka masterpiece that laments lost love
9eastLove You, TokyoFutami Souichi
Love You, TokyoFutami Souichiplay_arrow
Covering Showa-era classics with an echo voice
10eastSerenade to YouKano Hiroshi
Serenade to YouKano Hiroshiplay_arrow
A song that portrays feelings for someone you like whom you’ve met again
11eastSaranghae, my dear.Handa Koji
Saranghae, my dear.Handa Kojiplay_arrow
A love song incorporating elements of Korean pop music
12eastpinwheelYoshi Ikuzo
pinwheelYoshi Ikuzoplay_arrow
Yoshi Ikuzo’s new song quietly portrays urban life
13eastKokoro KaleidoscopeYamauchi Keisuke
Kokoro KaleidoscopeYamauchi Keisukeplay_arrow
Keisuke Yamauchi’s new song likens the beauty of life to a kaleidoscope
14eastKoitou (Koitome) Coastyamaguchi hiromi
Koitou (Koitome) Coastyamaguchi hiromiplay_arrow
Hiromi Yamaguchi sings of heartbreak set against Hokkaido’s Koitoumi Coast.
15eastMy wife… thank you.Yamamoto Jōji
My wife... thank you.Yamamoto Jōjiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sings of gratitude to one’s wife
16eastmatchIwa Misaki
matchIwa Misakiplay_arrow
An enka-pop song that sings of a love blazing up like a match
17eastFarewell, SakurajimaSaisei
Farewell, SakurajimaSaiseiplay_arrow
A song about parting in youth and hope
18eastHazy MoonMochizuki Ruka
Hazy MoonMochizuki Rukaplay_arrow
Ruka Mochizuki’s moon-themed single
19eastAutumn RainAsahina Akiko
Autumn RainAsahina Akikoplay_arrow
A tale of a wistful love soaked in the autumn rain
20eastThe Last DrinkKimura Tetsuji
The Last DrinkKimura Tetsujiplay_arrow
Tetsuji Kimura’s masterpiece depicting a heartrending farewell
21eastYugiri PortMori Konomi
Yugiri PortMori Konomiplay_arrow
Singing of a bittersweet love in a foggy harbor town
22eastKanazawa Nostalgia Song 2024Matsubara Takeshi
Kanazawa Nostalgia Song 2024Matsubara Takeshiplay_arrow
Nostalgic song remake by Takeyuki Matsubara
23eastBan-etsu West Line Tsugawa StationNagai Miyuki
Ban-etsu West Line Tsugawa StationNagai Miyukiplay_arrow
A new song with lyrics inspired by Japanese culture
24eastMeoto Hama UtaSegawa Eiko
Meoto Hama UtaSegawa Eikoplay_arrow
Eiko Segawa sings of the bond between a husband and wife by the sea
25eastTATSUYATanaka Aimi
TATSUYATanaka Aimiplay_arrow
A shocking new song that portrays the conflicts of maternal love
26eastSecret LoveChisato
Secret LoveChisatoplay_arrow
A Latin-style dance track depicting a hidden love
27eastKazahana CapeIshihara Junko
Kazahana CapeIshihara Junkoplay_arrow
Junko Ishihara’s new song that sings of loneliness on a northern cape
28eastEternal JourneyIshikawa Sayuri
Eternal JourneyIshikawa Sayuriplay_arrow
Sayuri Ishikawa’s new song: a gem that sings of life’s journey
29eastmonologueAkimoto Junko
monologueAkimoto Junkoplay_arrow
Junko Akimoto’s new song that sings of regret and lingering attachment
30eastThe language of flowers of fleabane (Erigeron)Takeshima Hiroshi
The language of flowers of fleabane (Erigeron)Takeshima Hiroshiplay_arrow
Hiroshi Takeshima releases a new song themed around fleabane (Harujion)
31eastI want to be blown by your wind.Oda Misaho
I want to be blown by your wind.Oda Misahoplay_arrow
A song that expresses gratitude for an encounter
32eastRainy Harbor StationHanasaki Yukimi
Rainy Harbor StationHanasaki Yukimiplay_arrow
Yukimi Hanasaki's new enka song depicting a farewell in a port town
33eastSnow FlowerFuji Ayako
Snow FlowerFuji Ayakoplay_arrow
An enka of lingering attachment and loneliness for someone who loves snow
34eastJourney of DreamsKanemura Hiroshi
Journey of DreamsKanemura Hiroshiplay_arrow
Hiroshi Kanemura’s cheer song, a powerful singing voice that gives you courage
35eastWet with the foghornChō Hoyūki
Wet with the foghornChō Hoyūkiplay_arrow
A classic enka song that poignantly portrays a bittersweet romance set in a port town
36eastShirakami-SanchiNagayama Yōko
Shirakami-SanchiNagayama Yōkoplay_arrow
Yoko Nagayama’s powerful new enka song
37eastStill in YokohamaKadamatsu Miyuki
Still in YokohamaKadamatsu Miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Kadomatsu sings a bittersweet love set in Yokohama
38eastdrizzling rainKouzai Kaori
drizzling rainKouzai Kaoriplay_arrow
A vocal piece that beautifully depicts love and parting
39eastThe last love is… NagasakiTakamiyagusuku Seiji
The last love is... NagasakiTakamiyagusuku Seijiplay_arrow
Sing a bittersweet love in the scenery of Nagasaki
40eastkonnyaku bastardKurokawa Shinichiro
konnyaku bastardKurokawa Shinichiroplay_arrow
A humorous song themed around konjac