New Enka Single Release [November 2024]

New Soma Love SongNumazaki Shūichi

New Soma Love Song

This is a song that portrays the life of a fisherman and the love of family.

It’s a track by Shuichi Numazaki from Miyagi Prefecture, released in November 2024.

The lyrics express the heart of a man heading out to sea, conveying both pride in his work and deep affection for his wife.

The inclusion of the folk tune “Shin Sōmabushi” in the instrumental interlude is another highlight.

Numazaki’s powerful vocals evoke a fisherman’s resolve and passion.

The vivid imagery also beautifully brings the scenery of a port town to life.

True loveSawa Yuji

True Love by Yuji Sawa

A song that you can’t help but listen to, one that soaks into the heart.

Sung by Yuji Sawa, this work was released in November 2024.

The lyrics are by Rumi Shirakawa, and the composition is by Tsuyoshi Imada.

The lyrics, filled with a strong desire to bond with a loved one and to realize dreams together, are particularly striking.

You can feel how Yuji Sawa’s long life experience adds depth to the piece.

It makes you naturally compare it with the path you’ve walked so far.

Dream of the Dragon GodMisuzu

Misuzu “Dream of the Dragon God: Evening of the Waltz” [Melody Records] Official Music Video

An epic piece that portrays heaven’s blessings and the power of the earth.

Featured on the debut single released in November 2024, this track showcases Misuzu’s clear, translucent vocals, vividly conjuring the image of a dragon deity.

Its fantastical worldview blends beautifully with modern arrangements, leaving a deep impression on listeners’ hearts.

The tone is dramatic, with a subtly mystical atmosphere.

As you listen, let your thoughts turn to living in harmony with nature.

Don’t leave mehana-goromo

Hanae 'Don't Throw Me Away, Darling' [Melody Records] Official Music Video

An enka ballad that poignantly portrays heartache, with Hanae’s emotionally rich vocals resonating deeply.

Released in October 2024 as her debut single, Tsunaki Mihara’s delicate composition beautifully captures the feelings of a woman who has experienced a breakup.

Issued by Melody Records, it also includes the coupling track “Omoide” (Memories).

Steeped in nostalgia and melancholy, this work has truly gripped fans’ hearts.

The lyrics, conveying the loneliness and lingering attachment after losing a loved one, touch on a universal theme anyone can relate to.

She is also slated to participate in the “Yume Gekijō Kayō Festival” in November, heightening expectations for her live performance.

It’s a recommended song for times when you want to heal the pain of heartbreak or reflect on someone dear to you.

I’m pretty, right?Wakayama Kazusa

Kazusa Wakayama / Aren’t I pretty?

A new song from enka singer Kazusa Wakayama, who continues to sing the spirit of Japan.

Its warm melody resonates, drawing out women’s self-esteem.

It portrays a woman who shines through love against quintessentially Japanese backdrops such as an inn in Kamogawa and floating petals like a bridge of flowers.

The scene bathed in the morning light is striking, as she recognizes how love has transformed her.

Released by Nippon Columbia in October 2024.

The coupling tracks include “Ohimanara Kitene (2024 ver.)” and “Hitorine.” With modern arrangements, the release is crafted to be enjoyed by a wide audience.

Perfect for nights when you want to feel a heart swayed by love, or moments when you want to look inward.

Nishijin Women’s ObiAoi Kawori

[MV One Chorus] Aoi Kawori “Nishijin Onna Obi” [Official]

A moving song themed around Kyoto’s traditional craft, Nishijin-ori.

Released by Tokuma Japan in November 2024 as the second single commemorating Kaori Aoi’s 20th anniversary, it portrays a strong-willed woman living in Nishijin who severs her lingering attachment to a loved one and forges ahead with resolve.

The melody and lyrics evoke Japanese aesthetics, thoughtfully crafted to resonate with listeners across generations.

Drawing attention as a piece that bridges Japan’s tradition and the present.

Even if today doesn’t work out, there’s always tomorrow -2024-Fujimoto Bunroku

Even if today doesn’t work out, there’s always tomorrow -2024-

This is a song that offers encouragement in life, presented by Bunroku Fujimoto, known as a leading figure in cheer songs.

With gentle words, it portrays the importance of holding on to hope and facing tomorrow, even when confronted with daily hardships or rough patches.

Released in October 2024, the track is a re-arranged and newly recorded version of a piece originally crafted by Mr.

Fujimoto’s older brother, giving it a deeper resonance.

The warm vocals and emotionally rich lyrics will surely touch your heart and draw out your courage.

When you’re feeling down or want to push yourself forward, give it a listen—you’re sure to find new energy for tomorrow.