Enka themed around flowers: a collection of songs depicting flowers in full bloom and flowers falling away.
Enka is captivating for its melodies that evoke a sense of wistfulness and its lyrics filled with a wide range of human emotions.
Another hallmark of enka is its many evocative, scenic descriptions, and pairing enka with flowers is a classic combination.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of enka masterpieces themed around flowers.
You’ll find everything from songs about flowers in full bloom across the four seasons to pieces with fleeting lyrics, like those about falling cherry blossoms.
Please take your time listening while reading the lyrics, and let your thoughts wander through the scenes woven into each song.
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Enka songs themed around flowers: A collection of tracks depicting flowers in full bloom and flowers falling (61–70).
Serenade of the Night Foghayabusa
A mellow mood kayō ballad that paints a bittersweet love story in a port town.
Performed by Hayabusa and released in December 2024, it features lyrics that vividly evoke a harbor shrouded in night fog, beautifully harmonized with sound arrangements by mood kayō master Masayoshi Tsuruoka.
It almost feels like a drama is unfolding right before your eyes.
A song you’ll want to savor quietly on nights troubled by love.
silver hairpinAsahna Miho
A timeless, heart-stirring tragic enka.
Miho Asabana’s crystal-clear voice richly portrays the heartrending feelings of a woman being sold off.
Released in December 2024, this piece is the final chapter of a trilogy about pure love.
You’ll be moved by the story of love and parting entrusted to a silver hairpin.
The protagonist’s complex emotions, buffeted by fate, are expressed through delicate vocals.
When you find yourself at a crossroads in life, this song will surely be there for you.
Please take the time to listen closely.
Melancholy PierNomura Mina
This is a masterpiece that conveys a bittersweet feeling hidden deep in the heart, seeping gently into the listener.
Released in November 2024 to commemorate Mina Nomura’s 20th anniversary since her debut, this work vividly depicts the scenery of a port town through her resounding, soaring vocals.
As you listen, the sense of presence grows so strong you can almost hear the waves.
The poignant emotions of a woman are exquisitely expressed through Nomura’s richly emotive singing.
Whether you wish to heal the pain of heartbreak or overcome a farewell with someone dear, this song will surely become a source of support for your heart.
Osaka RainMikado Tadaji
A rain-themed song by Tadasi Mikado, known as a classic of enka.
Set against the backdrop of Osaka’s cityscape, it’s a richly emotional piece that portrays the delicate feelings of a woman in heartbreak.
The sorrow of parting is layered with the image of rain, while the city’s coldness is rendered through the glow of red neon—subtle metaphors that truly shine.
Released in September 2024, this track is expected to become a new signature song among Mikado’s many Osaka-themed works.
His powerful yet expressive voice appeals not only to longtime fans but also to new listeners.
If you listen on a rainy day, it will resonate with you even more.
Genkai ElegyNakayama Rumi
It’s a classic enka song that tugs at the heartstrings.
Rumi Nakayama’s powerful vocals resonate like the rough waves of the Genkai Sea.
Set in a seaside town, it portrays the lament for a lost love and feelings that won’t fade, striking a chord with listeners.
With its dramatic arrangement and emotionally rich singing, this piece can be enjoyed not only by enka fans.
The single released in June 2024 also includes an original karaoke version and a guide-melody karaoke track.
It’s a song I’d especially recommend to those troubled by love or harboring unspoken feelings.
Nagasaki SentimentGodai Shou
Set against the wistful streetscapes of Nagasaki, this song richly conveys the pain of heartbreak.
Sho Godai’s sultry vocals beautifully capture the protagonist’s aching emotions as they walk along Dutch Slope.
The imagery is superb—such as the scene where the sound of Maria’s bell brings them to tears.
Released in May 2024, this work drew attention as Godai’s third single.
Its lyrics, which evoke both the end of love and the first step forward, are sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced a breakup.
It’s a mature, captivating track you’ll want to listen to quietly on a rainy day.
Crescent Moon and the Red BridgeIsogawa Yuki
This is a new release from Yuki Isogawa, adorned with a fantastical atmosphere.
Set in Ureshino Onsen in Saga Prefecture, it portrays a one-night romance between a man and a woman crossing a red bridge under a crescent moon.
The lyric “Love is a water mirage” conveys a fleeting yearning that truly tugs at the heart.
Isogawa’s clear, translucent vocals gently embrace this bittersweet love story.
Released in September 2024, the song was composed by Chiaki Oka with lyrics by Chihiro Fuyuyu.
Its relaxed, enka-style melody perfectly suits a serene nighttime mood—a recommended track for spending quiet moments with someone special.