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New enka single release [August 2025]

If you want to be the first to catch information on new enka releases, this article is perfect for you! While cherishing the traditional world of kayōkyoku, a wave of songs infused with contemporary sensibilities is arriving one after another.

Whether you’re looking for tracks to sing at karaoke or want to learn more about the Reiwa-era enka scene, be sure to check out this playlist.

Please enjoy the many enka and kayōkyoku releases from August 2025!

Playlist

New enka single release [August 2025]
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1eastTh-th-th-thanksTandoT
Th-th-th-thanksTandoTplay_arrow
A song of gratitude woven by two construction company workers with unconventional backgrounds
2eastThe rough waves of womenKimu Yonja
The rough waves of womenKimu Yonjaplay_arrow
The moving life enka of singer Kim Yonja
3eastTokyo Rainy BlueMiki Yukari
Tokyo Rainy BlueMiki Yukariplay_arrow
Yukari Miki: A Heart-Wrenching Tale of Farewell
4eastMoon of lingering coldKitada Emi
Moon of lingering coldKitada Emiplay_arrow
An emotional, passionate enka song by a female farmer-singer
5eastA Chef’s LifetimeMiyazaki Takeshi
A Chef’s LifetimeMiyazaki Takeshiplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays the passion and pride of a chef
6eastThe Wind of a Hundred YearsTerashima Erika
The Wind of a Hundred YearsTerashima Erikaplay_arrow
Erika Terashima’s debut song singing about her hometown, Hokkaido.
7eastWhere are you…?Teramoto Keisuke
Where are you...?Teramoto Keisukeplay_arrow
A poignant, classic-style kayōkyoku for the 15th debut anniversary
8eastLet me hear your parting words.Yamamoto Kazue
Let me hear your parting words.Yamamoto Kazueplay_arrow
A song that portrays the bittersweet end of an office romance
9eastAutumn MoeKawano Natsumi
Autumn MoeKawano Natsumiplay_arrow
Natsumi Kawano’s new song: a lyrical ballad about the love felt in a lifetime
10eastDreams are to be seen and to be fulfilled.Hayashi Miwako
Dreams are to be seen and to be fulfilled.Hayashi Miwakoplay_arrow
Miwa Hayashi’s cheer song reaches those who pursue their dreams.
11eastTranquil TavernTanabe Daizō
Tranquil TavernTanabe Daizōplay_arrow
Heal the workers with Taizo Tanabe’s tavern songs
12eastSendai Woman — Chapter Twotachibana shigeru
Sendai Woman — Chapter Twotachibana shigeruplay_arrow
A story of a man’s heartbreak and lingering attachment as he journeys through Sendai
13eastThe winds of the Kirishima mountain range weepNishikawa Hitomi
The winds of the Kirishima mountain range weepNishikawa Hitomiplay_arrow
Hitomi Nishikawa from Kumamoto sings of love with passionate enka