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 those falling away (21–30)
Tsugaru Kaze PortTakemura Kozue
This song, released in October 2025 by Kozue Takemura from Shiga Prefecture, is an ambitious work that leans more heavily into rock than any of her previous releases.
From the intro, the roaring electric guitars and powerful beat leave a strong impression.
Set in a snowstorm-swept northern port town, the lyrics portray the passion of a woman determined to stay true to love even as she’s buffeted by fate.
While retaining the emotive essence of enka, the arrangement boldly foregrounds a band sound to stunning effect.
It’s a must-listen not only for traditional enka fans but also for those seeking something fresh.
Crying… NagasakiKadokawa Hiroshi
Hiroshi Kadokawa has been active in the enka world for nearly half a century since his debut in 1976.
Released in October 2025, “Namida Bōkyō Kazemizaki” is set in Nagasaki on a rainy night and portrays the poignant feelings of someone who keeps waiting for a person who never comes.
Weaving in Nagasaki scenes like Hollander Slope and Shianbashi, it delicately expresses loneliness and longing.
Kadokawa’s deep, resonant voice blends beautifully with the song’s world.
Be sure to listen carefully and savor it.
Secret FireflyNagai Miyuki
Miyuki Nagai’s “Hibotaru” is set in early-summer Nara, overlaying a fleeting love with fireflies dancing in the dark.
The song moves from a flower-scented daytime scene to a night where fireflies take flight, drawing you into a world that feels like reading a short novel.
A Western-style arrangement that goes beyond traditional enka and the aching timbre of the erhu intertwine exquisitely, evoking the smoldering passion of a secret love.
Nagai’s breathy vocals vividly depict the protagonist burdened with growing feelings, tightening the listener’s heart.
Ephemeral Flowermizuki sayoko
Though they know it’s a forbidden love, they can’t stop the feelings that keep growing.
Utakata no Hana, sung by enka vocalist Sayoko Mizuki—whose expressive power honed through Japanese dance is striking—gives voice to that aching, bittersweet longing.
It’s a ballad of deep emotion that portrays the perilous feelings of a married career woman who finds herself drawn to a younger man.
As she’s unsettled by his straightforward, youthful gaze, her heart sways beyond her control, and the protagonist’s inner conflict is conveyed with piercing clarity through Mizuki’s gently resonant voice.
If you’re struggling with the complications of adult love, this song might quietly stay by your side.
The Hydrangea PersonKitayama Takeshi
Takeshi Kitayama is an enka singer known for his sweet, moody vocals.
His song “Ajisai no Hito” is a poignant mood ballad that overlays the image of a woman—fleeting yet endearing—onto hydrangeas blooming in the rain.
Regret and helpless longing for a past lover gently seep into the heart, carried by Kitayama’s signature rich lower and mid-range tones.
It’s also a great choice to try at karaoke!
Inn of the Night Cherry BlossomsTsubuki Miyu
Enka singer Miyu Tsubuki—known for her “resonant, straight-down-the-middle voice”—released her single “Yozakura no Yado” in September 2025.
Set in a hot spring town, this classic enka number portrays the heartache of a forbidden love.
Through a round window, the protagonist gazes at fleeting dreams; their helpless longing seeps into your heart alongside Tsubuki’s richly expressive vocals.
This bittersweet yet beautiful tale of adult romance is perfect for a quiet night of solitary reflection.
Be sure to give it a listen.
Yurushi RiverNagai Miyuki
Released in August 2025, this work by Miyuki Nagai is a minor-key kayō enka song, featuring lyrics by poet Rein Dōzan and composition by Akihiro Ōtani.
The lyrics depict a woman who dreamed of a one-night romance and now struggles with the conflict of wanting to forgive yet being unable to.
The protagonist’s feelings, likened to the confederate rose, are expressed in words that are both beautiful and heartrending, leaving a deep impression on listeners.
It’s a piece that invites you to savor the anguish and futility of love.