New Enka Single Release [October 2024]

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Erina “Sparrow” MUSIC VIDEO

It’s a melancholic kayōkyoku song that delicately portrays the bittersweet heart of a woman.

Released in October 2024, this work is Erina’s first single after moving to Crown.

The lyrics are striking in the way she likens herself to a small bird, and the sense of helplessness and loneliness after parting from someone dear really sinks in.

Erina’s clear, soaring vocals also hit you right in the heart.

It’s recommended for those who’ve experienced a painful farewell or want to heal the ache of heartbreak.

You’ll surely resonate with the song’s comforting, heart-to-heart message.

Let’s call it good with this.Mikawa Ken’ichi

Kenichi Mikawa 'This Will Do' Music Video

It’s a song filled with insights into life, carried by a warm and resonant vocal.

Released in September 2024 to celebrate Kenichi Mikawa’s 60th anniversary since debut, it was created through a star-studded collaboration with Takahiro Matsumoto of B’z and TAKURO of GLAY.

Set to a medium tempo, the lyrics sing of facing forward and living on even in the face of hardship.

Within its calm atmosphere, the words convey a seasoned perspective on life that truly touches the heart.

When you’re troubled or feeling worn out, listening to it will surely give you courage.

When a man thinks of his motherHashiri Yusuke

When a man thinks of his mother

This is a tender song that gently sings of heartfelt feelings for one’s mother.

Released in September 2024, the piece won the Grand Prix at a song contest organized by the Japan Composers’ Association and the Japan Lyricists’ Association.

Set to a folk-inspired sound and melody, it expresses gratitude to a late mother.

When you feel like revisiting memories with your mom, why not give this song a listen? It’s sure to resonate with your heart.

News from BizenNonaka Saori

[Full MV] Saori Nonaka “Bizen Dayori” [Official]

This is a heartwarming song brimming with the charms of Bizen City in Okayama Prefecture.

Released in October 2024, it was created as the city anthem to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Bizen’s municipal merger.

Lyrics and composition were handled by Okayama-born Reiji Mizuki and Chiaki Oka.

The lyrics are striking for incorporating Bizen’s symbolic colors: the blue of the Seto Inland Sea, the red of Bizen ware, and the green of nature.

Saori Nonaka’s soaring vocals vividly portray the city’s beautiful scenery and rich history.

It’s recommended not only for locals but also for travel enthusiasts.

The more you listen, the deeper your affection for Bizen City is sure to grow.

Boathouse Inn of SetoNonaka Saori

Saori Nonaka “Seto no Funayado” MV [Official]

A heart-wrenching enka that makes you remember a precious person you can’t forget, no matter how hard you try.

Performed by Saori Nonaka, this work was released in October 2024 as the single “Bizen Dayori / Seto no Funayado.” Its lyrical melody and raw, squeezed-out vocals blend together into a number that tightens the chest.

You can picture a woman lost in thought at a riverside inn, gazing outside.

This song may gently accompany the loneliness that resides within you.

Life Weatherfuurin

Wind Ring “Life TENKI” MV [Official]

It’s a song packed with moving messages.

It’s by the male duo Fuurin and was released as their second single in October 2024.

The lyrics, which compare life’s ups and downs to the weather, are striking and remind us of the importance of facing forward.

The duo’s powerful harmonies really resonate.

You can feel a simmering heat rising from deep within, urging you to savor life.

Keep an eye on this as a kayōkyoku-style track that brings a fresh breeze.

Nanukamachi HanakojiAsō Chigusa

Chigusa Aso - 'Nanokamachi Hanakoji' Music Video

We’d like to introduce a heartwarming enka song that evokes nostalgic Showa-era scenes.

Set in Nanokamachi in Yamagata Prefecture, this richly narrative piece is told from the perspective of a bar proprietress.

Chigusa Aso’s powerful vocals beautifully express hometown pride and the subtleties of human kindness.

Released in October 2024, the track strongly reflects Yamagata’s culture, incorporating the local dialect phrase “Oshōshina” (thank you).

Recommended for those who cherish their roots and value human connections.

Listen to this song, and you’re sure to be wrapped in a warmly nostalgic atmosphere.