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 with a floral theme: A collection of songs depicting flowers in full bloom and flowers falling (71–80).
cornflowerGodai Natsuko
Natsuko Godai continues to captivate many hearts with her delicately expressive vocals.
Among her songs, this heartbreak ballad is particularly moving.
In this piece, she sings of hidden feelings entrusted to purple flowers, painting a bittersweet love story.
Released in June 2015, it became her 27th single.
The song’s structure—starting quietly and gradually building in emotion—is also appealing, making it an easy choice for karaoke.
Highly recommended for those who want to feel both the ache of love and a sense of hope for the future.
Because I’m a loner girl.Kayama Akio
A song by Akio Kayama that portrays the feelings of a woman nostalgic for a past love.
It’s an enka/kayōkyoku piece grounded in a tango rhythm, and his sweet, soft vocals heighten the sense of melancholy.
Included on a single released in September 2024, it’s a disc packed with Kayama’s charm alongside its coupling track, “Ore ni Kanpai” (“A Toast to Me”).
It really hits home when you’re heartbroken or find yourself thinking about an ex.
Kayama is a veteran singer who debuted with “Hisame” in 1977 and won the Grand Prix at the All Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards in 1983.
In this work as well, the sensibilities he has cultivated over the years shine through, beautifully expressing the bittersweet emotions of a woman in love.
Terminal Station of LoveYashiro Aki
Aki Yashiro’s “Ai no Shūchakueki,” released in 1977, paints the scenery of a heartrending romance and has captured the hearts of many fans.
The song conveys a deep sense of melancholy and emotion for a lost love.
Yashiro’s warm yet powerful vocals further heighten the piece’s emotional resonance.
It’s especially recommended for those who can’t forget a former lover or who feel nostalgic about a past romance.
Aki Yashiro’s expressive singing and the touching melody are sure to be a comforting presence to your heart.
Longing for RainYashiro Aki
Aki Yashiro is an enka singer who’s popular even among younger listeners.
Her husky voice and wistful vocals resonate with the heart no matter the era.
“Ame no Bojo” is one of her signature songs.
While it sounds like a typical enka number, the vocal style actually leans closer to kayōkyoku.
Among her repertoire, this track does require some vocal power, but since it relies primarily on dynamic nuance, it’s still relatively easy to sing even for those who don’t have a big voice.
Be sure to check it out.
Cello at DawnChika Arika
Centered on the themes of heartbreak and lingering attachment, this song resonates deeply, especially when paired with Yukika Chika’s vocals.
The lyrics portray the emotions of a protagonist who devoted their love only to be betrayed, expressing that pain through the timbre of the cello.
Alongside scenes leading up to boarding the first bus of the morning, the depiction of parting amid the lonely swirl of fallen leaves tightens the listener’s chest.
Released in April 2024, the piece has been praised for its exotic flair that evokes a European atmosphere.
It’s a stirring track that offers solace to those who, while bearing the pain of a broken heart, are trying to look ahead.
Hydrangea BridgeJōnouchi Sanae
Speaking of classic enka songs that poignantly sing of the rainy season, this is the piece that catapulted Sanae Jōnouchi to stardom.
Released in June 1986, it features memorable, heartrending lyrics that overlay hydrangeas blooming on a bridge with memories of a lost love.
The lyrics depicting the scenes of the rainy season and the gentle yet sorrowful melody deeply resonate.
As her debut single, frequently featured on television and radio, this work became the foundation of Jōnouchi’s career.
It’s not exactly easy to sing despite appearances, but because the melodic range is relatively narrow and parts of the tune lean toward pop, it’s a great challenge for beginners to enka as well.
Snow ElegyShiono Kaori
This song by Kaori Shiono portrays a love story burning fiercely in the snow.
While enka is often associated with a gentle, subdued style, songs that showcase Shiono’s powerful vocals are also wonderful, aren’t they? With her rich tone in the lower to mid range, Shiono’s appeal really shines—so women with slightly lower natural voices can highlight their own vocal charm by singing it.
Released in September 2024, this track resonates with lyrics overflowing with passion and a strong, compelling melody.
It’s a recommended choice for anyone who wants to express feelings for someone precious through song.