Compilation of enka duet songs. Introducing popular kayōkyoku hits as well!

When it comes to enka and kayōkyoku, countless duet songs have been released over the years.

Among them, many depict the romantic dynamics between men and women, and surely there are quite a few people who have carefully listened while reading the lyrics.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of such enka and kayōkyoku duets all at once.

While “duet” generally refers to a man and a woman singing together, this article also includes songs performed by same-gender pairs.

Don’t just enjoy listening—if you find a favorite, be sure to try singing it at karaoke too!

Playlist

Compilation of enka duet songs. Introducing popular kayōkyoku hits as well!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Dawn of PartingYūjirō Ishihara・Aki Yashiro		A story of love and farewell portrayed by a male-female duet.
2	Tokyo Meguri-ai (Tokyo Serendipitous Encounters/Love by Chance in Tokyo)Sayuri Ishikawa・Kotokaze		A love song by Sayuri Ishikawa and Gōki Kotonami
3	two peopleIchirō Toba, Yuri Harada		A moving work that sings of the bond between Toba and Harada
4	Nostalgic Red DragonflyYamaguchi Hiromi, Shimizu Hiromasa		A moving work that sings of longing for home
5	Intoxicate me, YokohamaSeiji to Natsumi		A bittersweet love song performed on the stage of Yokohama
6	Tokyo City SerenadeKiyoshi Maekawa・Miyuki Kawanaka		A poignant love song duet between a man and a woman that resonates with the heart
7	IzakayaKi no Mi Nana ・ Itsuki Hiroshi		A classic by Itsuki and Kinomi that portrays the bonds between people.
8	North AirportKatsura Ginshuku, Hama Keisuke		A classic song that sings of love and rebirth at a northern airport
9	A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanHino Mika • Aoi Shirou		A classic male-female duet that expresses romantic feelings in a lighthearted way
10	I won’t forget it.Yamamoto Jōji, Jōnouchi Sanae		The classic song by Joji Yamamoto and Sanae Jounouchi, “Wasureru Monka.”
11	Omiki tokkuri (sake offering bottle)Sankado Chuji, Nagai Miyuki		An enka duet by Chuji Mikado and Miyuki Nagai
12	houseboatMasuiyama Taishirō, Kikuchi Madoka		A song that richly portrays a love story against the backdrop of the four seasons.
13	Life Support SongMatsumae Hiroko & Miyama Hiroshi		An anthem of hope and courage for mentors and disciples, encouraging life.
14	Marital ChivalryTsuyama Yoko, Takagi Ichiro		The charm of Showa-era kayōkyoku performed by a husband-and-wife duo
15	Heisei 5/5 OndoMurata Hideo, Sakamoto Fuyumi		A pop song celebrating the dawn of the Heisei era
16	Raised in ShinjukuTsuyama Yōko, Ōki Hideo		The famous song by Hideo Oki and Yoko Tsuyama
17	Our Love SongMiyako Harumi ・ Itsuki Hiroshi		A classic duet by Harumi Miyako and Hiroshi Itsuki
18	Naniwa Love DrizzleMiyako Harumi, Oka Chiaki		A classic song praising the deep love of a married couple—an enka that resonates with the heart.
19	Two People in OsakaMiyako Harumi · Miyazaki Masa		A melancholic breakup song set in Osaka
20	Father and DaughterSaburō Kitajima / Fuyumi Sakamoto		A father-daughter duet song by Saburo Kitajima and Fuyumi Sakamoto
21	Osaka Love TourMasuiyama Daishirou · Hino Mika		A classic duet by a man and woman that captures the charm of Osaka and the feeling of love
22	Naniwa SistersShimakura Chiyoko, Ishikawa Sayuri		A song of sisterly love and deep bonds set in Osaka
23	I won’t let you go tonight.Yukio Hashi・Ritsuko Abe		Duet masterpiece: a heart-stirring song that depicts love
24	Tokyo NightGogatsu Midori, Atsumi Jiro		An adult love song by Jiro Atsumi and Midori Satsuki
25	Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)Kawanaka Miyuki, Gen Tetsuya		A love classic that portrays the bond between two people: “Nirinso (Twinflower)”
26	Goldfish in the TavernKido Chizuru & Kamei Yuji		Chizuru Kido and Yuji Kamei’s Adult Love Song
27	Dreaming while cryingKayama Akio & Mika		A remake of the classic hit by Akio Kayama and Mika
28	This and that in the nightTachibana Ran & Reizā Ramon RG		A pop song portraying love on a night in Ginza
29	Two People’s Tokyo StoryIsogawa Aya & Isegahama Masaya		A mature duet blending Showa-era nostalgia with a modern arrangement
30	Ah, Mogami RiverMaekawa kyōdai		A warm song that sings of love for the Mogami River and hometown pride
31	Michinoku ShigureToba Ichirō / Murakami Sachiko		A bittersweet love between a man and a woman painted against the scenery of Tohoku
32	Como esta, Los AngelesRosu Indiosu & Kudō Yūki		A Latin-Japanese fusion: Yuki Kudoh’s captivating duet
33	A Love Story in GinzaYūjirō Ishihara · Junko Makimura		A poignant love song echoing through the streets of Ginza
34	IzakayaItsuki Hiroshi		Hiroshi Itsuki’s signature song set in an izakaya