[2026] Summary of Enka Singers from Aomori

“Tsugaru Strait Winter Scene,” “Tsugaru Jongara-bushi,” “O Iwaki-san,” “Tsugaru Koi Onna,” “Kaette Koi yo”…

The list goes on, but ever since the Showa era, countless classic enka songs have been released with Aomori Prefecture—especially the Tsugaru region—as their theme.

For those not particularly familiar with enka, many might even associate the genre with Tohoku, and Aomori in particular.

Aomori also boasts three major folk songs—Jongara-bushi, Yosare-bushi, and Ohara-bushi—and there are many famous pieces that fuse enka with folk music.

In this article, we focus on enka singers from Aomori Prefecture and introduce a selection of representative artists.

Playlist

[2026] Summary of Enka Singers from Aomori
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Tsugaru Woman’s Tavern SongMisaki Ayaka		The success of an enka singer reflecting the culture of Tsugaru
2	A Woman’s Life: The Flower of AsakusaKitano Machiko		The Career and Appeal of Enka Singer Machiko Kitano
3	Tsuntsun TsugaruHayashi Asami		Asami Hayashi, a captivating Tsugaru enka artist
4	Hometown, Northern Country, Lullabysawada yoshihito		Yoshihito Sawada is an artist who pursues the fusion of enka and Tsugaru shamisen.
5	South… spring and summerYoshi Ikuzo		Yoshi Ikuzo is an artist active in a wide range of genres, with a focus on enka.
6	Rainy Harbor StationHanasaki Yukimi		Activities and Awards of Enka Singer Yukimi Hanasaki
7	Secret Ninja LoveHana kahori		A native of Aomori and a beloved disciple of Ikuzo Yoshi. Currently active as an enka singer.
8	Ask about that girlSasaki Shinichi		Shinichi Sasaki’s Enka Career and Achievements
9	Light of TsugaruYamamoto Kenji		Introducing the activities and appeal of folk singer Kenji Yamamoto
10	A Man’s Badge of HonorAoto Ken		A song infused with the life experiences of enka singer Ken Aoto
11	Hokkai Onna-bushiNishio Yuki		Yuki Nishio is an artist with talents as an enka singer and an impressionist/impersonator comedian.
12	Fishing-fire drizzleKonishi Reiko		Reiko Konishi, an enka singer from Aomori
13	God of songs!!Matsunaga Hitomi		Hitomi Matsunaga: The Activities and Appeal of an Enka Singer
14	A Man’s Winter SongIshizuka Hiroshi		An enka singer who made their major-label debut at the age of 73
15	Ah, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirō		The Life and Achievements of Enka Singer Hachirō Izawa