A love song you can sing as a duet. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop!
Picking out love songs from duet tracks!
Showa-era kayokyoku is full of classic duet songs that portray the romantic dynamics between men and women.
For example, many people know songs like “Lonely Chaplin” and “Ai ga Umareta Hi,” even across different generations.
In this article, we introduce a variety of duet songs from Showa kayokyoku to the latest J-pop.
Many of them are great for karaoke, so once you find a favorite, be sure to try singing it as a duet!
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A love song you can sing as a duet. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop! (71–80)
Love is vulnerable.Hide to Rozanna
Here is the duo Hide and Rosanna’s fifth single, released in 1970.
Rosanna’s clear voice and her slightly halting Japanese here and there are really charming, aren’t they? With this song, Hide and Rosanna made their first appearance on the 21st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s also known for being sung by Shin-chan’s parents in the 1997 Crayon Shin-chan movie.
The third-year affairHiroshi & Kībō
When it comes to male-female duets, this is probably the first song that comes to mind for many people.
It’s a classic duet with conversational lyrics that vividly depict episodes of a man and woman living under the same roof.
The song unfolds with a man who has cheated and a woman who confronts him.
Although it should be a serious situation, the man’s excuses somehow come across as a bit comical.
While it’s typically sung as a male-female duet, it’s also a fun song to perform as a same-gender duet.
Osaka Love TourMasuiyama Daishirō / Hino Mika
This is a masterpiece of enka that evocatively portrays the romance between a man and a woman set against the rainy streets of Osaka’s Midosuji, Ebisubashi, and Dotonbori.
Released in December 1984 by Taishiro Masuiyama and Mika Hino, this duet showcases their distinctive voices in exquisite harmony.
Masuiyama’s sweet, whisper-like vocals blend beautifully with Hino’s clear, transparent singing, and the wistful melody resonates deeply in the heart.
It’s a song so charming that you’ll want to sing it together with someone special.
Meoto KaidoTendō Yoshimi & Ichikawa Shōsuke
A masterpiece by Yoshimi Tendo and Shosuke Ichikawa that moves the hearts of enka fans.
Its appeal lies in deeply emotional lyrics portraying the bonds of a married couple and the joys and hardships of life.
The lyrics also weave in the changes from the Showa to Heisei eras, powerfully expressing the journey the couple has walked together.
Released in December 1989, this song came out as a single cassette from Teichiku Entertainment.
Loved by enka fans for many years, it remains a popular number often sung at karaoke and in snack bars.
It’s the perfect song for reflecting on memories with your spouse or family, or for reaffirming your bond with someone special.
By all means, try singing it together with someone.
Maybe PART 2Kobayashi Sachiko & Miki Katsuhiko
When it comes to classic hits by a legendary Showa-era duo, this is the one! “Moshikashite PART II,” the duet by Sachiko Kobayashi and Katsuhiko Miki, became a hot topic.
The lyrics delicately portray a psychological battle between a man and a woman—for example, the man explains, “She’s a work colleague”—leaving a strong impression.
Released in July 1984, the song peaked at No.
11 on the Oricon charts and sold about 300,000 copies.
Its simple yet memorable melody and the duo’s exquisite harmony are its main charms.
It’s perfect for singing at karaoke or in a snack bar.
It’s fun to split parts between a man and a woman, but it’s also a classic you can fully enjoy solo.
Be sure to try singing it with someone!
A heart that says “my dear, my dear.”Kobayashi Akira / Asaoka Ruriko
The duet song “Itoshi Itoshi to Iu Kokoro” by Akira Kobayashi and Ruriko Asaoka portrays the heart of a woman who has parted from the one she loves.
While most duets feature back-and-forth exchanges between a man and a woman or depict each person’s inner feelings, this track focuses solely on the woman.
It might seem challenging for a man to sing about a woman’s feelings, but Kobayashi’s part is basically the chorus, so in practice it isn’t difficult.
Be sure to give it a listen.
Naniwa Love DrizzleOka Chiaki / Miyako Harumi
“Naniwa Koi Shigure” is a duet that seems to portray a love story between a domineering husband and a long-suffering woman.
The pairing of Chiaki Oka’s husky, powerful male vocals with Harumi Miyako’s firm and strong female vocals is excellent.
This is exactly what a duet between two enka singers should sound like!