A collection of masterpieces! A roundup of enka love songs

Within enka, there are works spanning a variety of genres and vivid scene depictions, but many people probably feel that “enka means love songs.”

So this time, we’re introducing enka love songs!

We’ll cover a wide range—from songs that sing as if narrating a heartrending tragic romance, to ones where love wells up endlessly.

We’ve focused on hit songs, so it’s perfect for choosing tracks for karaoke, too.

Be sure to check it out to the end!

Playlist

A collection of masterpieces! A roundup of enka love songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Furubira Passion: Tengu Fire-WalkingShima Akino		Akino Shima releases new Japanese rock enka single
2	Ciao, my belovedPaku Junyon		Park Junyong Korean Trot Love Cover Song
3	Snow in the Ancient CapitalFutami Souichi		A song of longing about two people who return again and again to the stage in Kyoto
4	Passionate BreathAsahina Akiko		Akiko Asahina's new Latin rhythm song
5	Feelings in my heartKiuchi Matsue		A love song by a talented singer from Gunma
6	Kazura Bridge Love SongNagai Yuko		The Drama of the Iya Vine Bridge and the Legend of the Heike Refugees
7	Not enough for loveSakurai Hayato		A slow number with captivating, deep bass
8	diamond dustNoda Kazuki		Kazuki Noda’s debut song, a story of restoring trust
9	Thirteen monthsAoyama Shin		A melancholic kayō blues that portrays lingering feelings after a broken heart
10	The Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisaku		Eisaku Okawa’s classic song “Sazanka no Yado” resonates in the heart.
11	Terminal Station of LoveYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s heartrending love song, a timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart
12	Woman of HakodateKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima's classic song 'Hakodate no Onna' resonates with the heart.
13	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s classic love song, singing of deep affection
14	A street corner in loveYamauchi Keisuke		A song of love and cityscapes sung by Keisuke Yamauchi
15	White Thread Love StoryKudō Ayano		Enka singer Ayano Kudo from Yamagata, 7th single
16	Tsugaru Love WomanNiinuma Kenji		Singing of a bittersweet love amid the harsh winter of Tsugaru
17	Love Song of Dan-no-uraTsubuki Miyu		A passionate song by Miyu Tsubuki, an enka singer from Fukushima
18	With you, anywhereAoyama Shin		A heartwarming song by Arata Aoyama that portrays a deep bond
19	hay feverIchikawa Yukino		Yukino Ichikawa: Love Songs for the 30th Anniversary of Her Debut
20	Hydrangea SlopeHirayama Kaha		The charm of Kanaha Hirayama, a refreshing enka singer
21	Koizakura in Monzen-nakachōSaisei		Sai Sei’s love song single imbued with Edo-era elegance
22	perchKobayashi Sachiko		Sachiko Kobayashi’s classic song “Tomarigi” is a bittersweet love story.
23	I’m appearing under my former name.Kobayashi Akira		A timeless classic that sings of the depth and poignancy of love
24	Life won’t give (it) to me / Unyielding lifeSegawa Eiko		Eiko Segawa’s signature song “Inochi Kurenai”
25	life companionAkioka Hideharu		A classic song by Shuji Akioka, an enka singer from Osaka.
26	North TavernHosokawa Takashi		Kita Sakaba, a love story that resonates in the heart
27	Stop the NightKiryuu Daisuke		Daisuke Kiryu, Elvis-style singer, night-view love song
28	Love in Kyoto is a passing showerTakamiyagi Seiji		A classic song set in Kyoto by a singer who debuted at 69
29	Ephemeral Flowermizuki sayoko		The inner conflict of a heart swayed by a forbidden love
30	Last Train to the NorthAran		In the northern sky, I entrust my love to the last flight.
31	Tears and laughterChisato		Chisato of classical vocal music, a narrative song of love
32	Sad LipstickShinkawa Megumi		A melancholic breakup song infused with red lipstick
33	Marionette Fallen into the Eternal Swampokamoto kota		Kota Okamoto’s Passionate Love Song
34	How old is love? / Until what age does love last?Morikawa Daisuke		Daisuke Morikawa’s new song, a passionate Latin-style track
35	Inn of the Night Cherry BlossomsTsubuki Miyu		Miyu Tsubuki’s poignant romantic enka ‘Inn of the Night Cherry Blossoms’
36	Koisame (Love Rain)Ishihara Junko		The poignant ache of love overlaid on a winter scene, Junko Ishihara
37	Yurushi RiverNagai Miyuki		Miyuki Nagai, an enka song about a heartrending love
38	Autumn MoeKawano Natsumi		Natsumi Kawano’s new song: a lyrical ballad about the love felt in a lifetime
39	Sendai Woman — Chapter Twotachibana shigeru		A story of a man’s heartbreak and lingering attachment as he journeys through Sendai
40	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s signature works: Koigokoro and Sakurafubuki
41	selfish; self-centered; willfulMochizuki Ruka		Written and composed by Tetsuya Komuro. A new breeze in enka. Love and waves.
42	Ura-Namba BluesMizuki Kei		Kei Mizuki’s blues enka: a poignant tale of a one-night love
43	Two FlowersFuji Ayako		A classic enka song portraying a woman who supports the one she loves
44	The Northernmost RouteKouzai Kaori		Vowing to make a comeback on a northbound sea voyage after overcoming heartbreak
45	an empty shelltakumi ryō		A song that passionately sings about the heartbreak of lost love
46	A Woman’s Love LanternNemoto Noriko		A bittersweet love song that keeps waiting in a rain of tears
47	I don’t need to see you.Date Yuta		Yuta Date’s poignant enka ballad
48	A bit good at lyingTanaka Akira		A poignant song that sings of emotional turmoil and hope
49	hazyIchikawa Yukino		Yukino Ichikawa’s powerful women’s song, The Brilliance of Life
50	A sneaky personKibana Amano		A heartwarming kayōkyoku song that depicts mature love
51	The End of LoveAikawa Masaki		A singer from Kumamoto sings about the end of love.
52	Mi Amore of the Gazekoyuri		A masterpiece that passionately sings of mature love
53	Karakuri Kabuki KaleidoscopeNakanishi Rie		A groundbreaking love story single that transcends time
54	Alone on the shoreChiba Kazuo		Kazuo Chiba's heartrending love song echoing on the beach
55	Secret Flowerumetani kokona		Kokoa Umetani’s gem of a single that sings of youthful love
56	Homesick Love Songfujimachiko		An enka song of poignant feelings after losing love
57	Sentimental Journey in SendaiDate Kozuzu, Date Fuminosuke		Evocatively depict the landscapes and history of Sendai
58	Because I love youSasaki Mai		Mai Sasaki’s bittersweet love song resonates with the heart.
59	I want to see you againKatō Daichi		A heartwarming song filled with hope for a reunion
60	PhoenixHarada Namito		Portraying love in a Showa-style romance song
61	Flames of LovePaku Junyon		An adult love song about reclaiming a lost romance
62	Turn me onayano Aya		A poignant song that portrays the loneliness and lingering attachment after a breakup
63	hourglassmatsuzaki kōsuke		An enka song that pierces the heart, depicting the pain of heartbreak.
64	night-flowering jasmineOka Midori		A classic song that gently sings of a bittersweet love
65	I am most delighted.Kitazawa Mai		A pure love song expressed in archaic language, singing of eternal love.
66	Spring-Waiting SakeHarada Yuuri		A tale of hope and bonds in the season of dancing cherry blossoms
67	Woman of Oku-HidaTsukahara Teppei		A ballad that portrays the feelings of a woman who longs for someone she can’t forget
68	The Northern CliffsYamauchi Keisuke		A song of a woman’s wistful heart carried on the sea breeze
69	A Letter from a Cold CountryTokodai Fumiya		A poignant song that weaves thoughts for someone dear
70	Flowers of MichinokuMizuta Ryūko		Mizuta Ryoko’s new song expressing Tohoku’s scenery and the feelings of love
71	Hirosaki StoryFujiwara Dai		A 10th anniversary debut single weaving deep love through the scenery of Hirosaki
72	Love… (Passion) [Guitar ver.].Miyama Hiroshi		Hiroshi Miyama releases an emotionally rich new song
73	Nagasaki SentimentGodai Shou		A heartrending love song set in Nagasaki, a moving work by Mr. Godai.
74	Love Letter BookmarkYamaguchi Noriko		A song of Noriko Yamaguchi’s aching love
75	Koitou (Koitome) Coastyamaguchi hiromi		A poignant love song from Hokkaido that sings of heartbreak and hope
76	Crimson PrideOkada Shinobu		A poignant, emotionally rich song of melancholy about a woman troubled by love
77	matchIwa Misaki		A song where a small spark turns into the blazing flames of a great love.
78	Love Song of the WaterfallKumi Iwamoto		A heart-stirring enka of majestic nature and a bittersweet love
79	Hazy MoonMochizuki Ruka		An emotional song by Ruka Mochizuki that sings of the hazy spring moon
80	The Last DrinkKimura Tetsuji		A Heartbreaking Farewell Song by Toji Kimura
81	Yugiri PortMori Konomi		An enka song that portrays a wistful love in a foggy harbor
82	Fishermen’s Fire Love SongMatsumae Hiroko		Masumae Hiroko 55th Debut Anniversary Song
83	Nagoya YearningMatsubara Miho		A pure love story set in Nagoya, a famed piece featuring a brother-sister co-starring performance
84	Love is a mirageIzumi Gorō		Bittersweet love song, the courage to take a new step
85	processionAsada Atsuko		Enka of love and bonds, a timeless song that resonates with the heart
86	autumn rainDanseki Noritaka		A wistful enka woven by the long autumn rains
87	Drunken SeagullMizuki Yuu		Mizuki Yuu’s new song that sings of bittersweet memories of love
88	Strait Shooting StarMiki Junko		Junko Miki’s heartrending love song, feelings that cross the strait
89	Rainy Harbor StationHanasaki Yukimi		A new song portraying the poignant scenery of a port town—an enka that accompanies the rainy season.
90	I’m pretty, right?Wakayama Kazusa		Kazusa Wakayama’s new song depicting budding romance: An Inn in Kamogawa
91	Birds of a featherNishikawa Hitomi		Songs about adult love and overcoming heartbreak
92	drizzling rainKouzai Kaori		A heart’s song that layers the pain of heartbreak with the rain
93	Still in YokohamaKadamatsu Miyuki		A new song of bittersweet love set against the backdrop of Yokohama
94	In the Wandering TownHimuro Kazuya		A new milestone in mood kayō: Himuro’s jewel