New enka single release [December 2025]

As a traditional form of Japanese music, enka continues to be loved by people of all ages.

Its heart-stirring melodies and emotionally rich lyrics really strike a chord with listeners.

This article features enka songs released in December 2025.

From wistful ballads to powerful songs that cheer on life’s journey, a wide variety of tracks have been delivered.

Whether you’re looking for a song to sing at karaoke or want to sit back and listen closely, be sure to find a favorite track!

Playlist

New enka single release [December 2025]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Snow Storysakura zensen		A fusion ballad of visual kei and enka
2	year after yearMiura Maho		A song of gratitude from a man who masters song, fate, and sacred rituals
3	Winter TalesWakahara Ryo		On a winter night, I, intoxicated, think of the person I cannot forget.
4	To the ends of the worldFukihaya & Mori Konomi		A duet song by Saya Yamabuki and Konomi Mori
5	Morning-after rainfuefuki momoka		An enka ballad that evokes the poignant emotional hues of classical Japanese language
6	Kagome KagomeKozakura Maiko		A track that fuses emotion with a robust, hard-hitting sound
7	With hot water (mixed with hot water)Hayama Mizuki		Hayama Mizuki, a collaborative piece by a master and virtuoso
8	spring stormWakayama Kazusa		A poignant tale of a woman's heart stirred by a spring storm
9	Our FestivalAohikota		An enka song filled with gratitude and prayers for the festival
10	Flower of a hundred yearsKazuki Yumi		Yumi Kazuki, a century-long blossom that resonates with the heart
11	A Man’s HeartlessnessKurokawa Shinichiro		Shinichiro Kurokawa: Melancholy Songs for the 20th Anniversary of His Debut
12	Aspiration ~Kokorozashi~Fukuda Kouhei		Kohei Fukuda passionately performs his new song that questions one’s way of life.
13	Heartthrob Cha-Cha-Cha ~ Welcome to Snack Hayabusa ~hayabusa		Expressing a romance at a snack bar with a lively rhythm
14	Treasure Ship of Happinessoka naru mi		A festive, upbeat cheer song: the Treasure Ship of Happiness
15	Dreaming while cryingKayama Akio & Mika		A remake of the classic hit by Akio Kayama and Mika
16	grilled fish (served as a course)Kitahara Mirei		An enka single composed by Keisuke Hama for Mirei Kitahara
17	I go my own wayKitajima Saburō		Saburō Kitajima: A Song of Vitality and Conviction in His 64th Year
18	Trying one’s luckHarada Yuuri		A song that supports life, as walked by Yuri Harada
19	Monochrome TimeOno-dera Yosuke		A singer from Yamagata, songs filled with loneliness and melancholy
20	A lone, wandering womanShima Etsuko		A woman’s song of loneliness and farewell, rich with emotion
21	Michinoku Nagare-utaKihara Takeshi		An enka set in a northern land: Take-shi Kihara’s song of the heart
22	shared umbrella for twoSeguchi Yuki		Yuki Seguchi’s “Futari-gasa” is a song of love and happiness.
23	What are you doing tonight?Junretsu		A passionate adult song composed by Kōsetsu Minami