[2026] Also great for celebrations! Enka songs for special occasions

This may be sudden, but what kind of image do you have of the genre known as enka?

Heartbreak and the sorrows of life—perhaps it doesn’t exactly evoke a bright, cheerful image… If that’s what you were thinking, surprise: there are actually classic enka songs that are perfectly upbeat and ideal for celebrations!

In this article, we’ve put together a selection of “celebratory enka” you can use for weddings, longevity celebrations, farewell parties, New Year’s gatherings, and more.

Please enjoy these celebratory songs—sung by enka vocalists whose performances, at times warm and at times powerful, come from a deep understanding of life’s bittersweetness.