New Enka Single Release [October 2025]

Crying… NagasakiKadokawa Hiroshi

Crying... Nagasaki ~ Hiroshi Kadokawa

Hiroshi Kadokawa has been active in the enka world for nearly half a century since his debut in 1976.

Released in October 2025, “Namida Bōkyō Kazemizaki” is set in Nagasaki on a rainy night and portrays the poignant feelings of someone who keeps waiting for a person who never comes.

Weaving in Nagasaki scenes like Hollander Slope and Shianbashi, it delicately expresses loneliness and longing.

Kadokawa’s deep, resonant voice blends beautifully with the song’s world.

Be sure to listen carefully and savor it.

Ephemeral Flowermizuki sayoko

Ephemeral Flower

Though they know it’s a forbidden love, they can’t stop the feelings that keep growing.

Utakata no Hana, sung by enka vocalist Sayoko Mizuki—whose expressive power honed through Japanese dance is striking—gives voice to that aching, bittersweet longing.

It’s a ballad of deep emotion that portrays the perilous feelings of a married career woman who finds herself drawn to a younger man.

As she’s unsettled by his straightforward, youthful gaze, her heart sways beyond her control, and the protagonist’s inner conflict is conveyed with piercing clarity through Mizuki’s gently resonant voice.

If you’re struggling with the complications of adult love, this song might quietly stay by your side.

Last Train to the NorthAran

Alan 'Final Northbound Flight' Music Video

Alan, known for his strikingly deep, rich voice.

Hailing from Hokkaido and having studied under composer Akihiro Otani, he is a seasoned talent who won numerous song contests even before his debut.

His memorable debut single, “Kitaguni Saishūbin” (The Last Flight North), was released in September 2025.

Set in an airport, the song expresses an unshakable longing for a departing lover.

The poignant scene of entrusting love to the last flight disappearing into the night sky is portrayed with a melody that blends sprightliness and wistful melancholy.

Under the sky of TsutenkakuMatsubara Nobue

Nobue Matsubara “Under the Sky of Tsutenkaku” MV [Official]

Nobue Matsubara, a skilled vocalist who won numerous newcomer awards with her debut song “Onna no Defune,” has captivated listeners for many years with her lyrical, emotive voice.

Her song “Under the Sky of Tsutenkaku” is set in Osaka, richly portraying the human dramas that unfold beneath the Tsutenkaku Tower.

Thanks to its somehow nostalgic yet bittersweet melody, a warm afterglow lingers once the song ends.

It was also a planned project in which she performed the Best Song of the Song Contest Grand Prix 2025, presented by the Japan Lyricists Association and the Japan Composers Association.

Now, aloneKano Keiko

“Now, Alone” Keiko Kano [Official Music Video] Celebrating 80 Years with Music #kayōkyoku #new_song #karaoke #female_vocal

This is a kayōkyoku song that voices the feelings of stepping into the future while cherishing time alone.

It’s the fifth single by Keiko Kano, an artist active in the worlds of enka and kayōkyoku, released in September 2025.

The track has a light, upbeat tempo that makes for an easy, pleasant listen.

Kano herself wrote the lyrics, and the theme of “being true to who I am now and in the days ahead” gently resonates with listeners.

It’s a warm, encouraging work that gives a supportive push when taking a new step in life.