[March 2026] Latest Enka and Kayōkyoku roundup. Check out the buzzworthy new songs!

Moderate Intoxication SakeHikawa Kiyoshi

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Pleasantly Tipsy Sake [Official Music Video]

Singer Kiyoshi Hikawa, who continues to captivate fans with a wide range of activities that transcend genres.

“Hodo Yoi Sake” is a work infused with a warm spirit that says, even in a hard world, let’s forgive each other and share a drink.

Released in January 2026, it also drew attention for its collaboration with the sake brand Kikusui Funaguchi.

Its embracing melody and steadfast vocals sink in deeply.

When you want to unwind a heart tightened by daily life, why not give it a listen?

Everlasting Love ~ Overflowing with LoveAkanesawa Yumeru with ZU

[MV Full Chorus] Yumeru Akanesawa with ZU “Everlasting Love ~ Overflowing with Love” [Official]

Everlasting Love ~ Overflowing with Love is a track released by singer-songwriter Yumeru Akanesawa from Kagawa Prefecture as part of the collaboration unit Yumeru Akanesawa with ZU.

Featuring Keizo Nakanishi on composition and backing vocals, the song expresses gratitude to those who have offered support and a resolve to make a fresh start, delivered through a soulful vocal performance.

Its catchy pop melody is pleasantly inviting and leaves you feeling positive.

Recommended for anyone standing at a crossroads in life or seeking a warm, uplifting feeling.

Brother PierIchijō Kanta

Brother Pier

This is Kanta Ichijō’s “Kyōdai Hatoba,” released in 2026.

Set against the backdrop of a run-down fishing port, it’s a dramatic, classic enka number that portrays feelings for a late older brother and the bonds of family.

On top of its valiant imagery, Kanta’s signature vocal style—carefully conveying the story’s emotional nuances—is simply stunning.

His rich, resonant voice really sinks into your heart.

If you want to immerse yourself in robust, authentic enka, be sure to give it a listen.

Koizakura in Monzen-nakachōSaisei

Ryusei / Koizakura of Monzen-Nakacho

Hailing from Iwamizawa, Hokkaido, the singer Saisei is known as a “three-blade master,” excelling not only in folk singing but also in the shamisen and shakuhachi.

With rock-solid vocal technique inherited from his mentor and performances that weave in live instrumental playing, he captivates many fans.

His song “Monzen-nakachō no Koizakura” is his eighth single, released in January 2026.

Set in Monzen-nakachō, where the atmosphere of old Edo still lingers, the piece gently sings of memories of love tied to cherry blossoms, carried by a tender melody.

It’s a work imbued with a quietly reflective elegance.

Take your time and let this warm love song sink in.

I’m a woman waiting in Tokachi.Fujiwara Hiroshi

Hiroshi Fujiwara “The Woman Waiting in Tokachi” Music Video

Hiroshi Fujiwara is an enka singer with an unusual background—he once worked as a long-haul truck driver.

“I’m a Woman Waiting in Tokachi” is set in Hokkaido’s Tokachi region and portrays the feelings of a woman who single-mindedly waits for her loved one in the deep snows of the north.

Created by the powerhouse team of Madoka Kano, Hiroshi Tokuhisa, and Norio Ito, the song packs a punch, blending the sultry allure and rhythmic appeal of mood kayō.

While drawing on recent trends in northern nostalgia and barroom ballads, it’s structured so that the scenery unfolds vividly before your eyes.

If you’re looking for a song that’s truly satisfying to sing, why not add it to your repertoire?