[March 2026] Latest Enka and Kayōkyoku roundup. Check out the buzzworthy new songs!
If you’ve found your way here, that probably means you love enka and kayōkyoku! Often called the “heart of Japan,” enka and kayōkyoku are full of timeless songs that resonate with everyone.
Maybe you head out to concerts with friends to see your favorite singers, or you hone your skills at karaoke aiming to become a great singer—everyone has their own way to enjoy them.
In this article, we’ve put together the latest, newly released enka and kayōkyoku tracks! Get a jump on the hits that are sure to come next!
Playlist
| Release of a new enka song | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Wuthering Heightsmatsuzaki kōsuke |  play_arrow | The feeling of being unable to forget a love that has ended |
| 2 | Autumn Without Youchoukokuu |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song about the pain of losing a loved one |
| 3 | A love song from long agoSakamoto Fuyumi |  play_arrow | A jazz-style song where past loves intersect with the present |
| 4 | A fortunate personOozora Chihaya |  play_arrow | A sincere work by a new singer blending enka and pop |
| 5 | This world is a festivalYamauchi Keisuke |  play_arrow | Encouraging kayōkyoku songs by Keisuke Yamauchi |
| 6 | Furubira Passion: Tengu Fire-WalkingShima Akino |  play_arrow | Akino Shima releases new Japanese rock enka single |
| 7 | Feelings in my heartKiuchi Matsue |  play_arrow | A love song by a talented singer from Gunma |
| 8 | The Northern StationSugimoto Kentarō |  play_arrow | A ballad that quietly reflects on thoughts of a mother in a snowy country |
| 9 | Spinning dreamsHimuro Kazuya |  play_arrow | Kazuya Himuro’s Human Relationships Gratitude Single |
| 10 | Kazura Bridge Love SongNagai Yuko |  play_arrow | The Drama of the Iya Vine Bridge and the Legend of the Heike Refugees |
| 11 | Ciao, my belovedPaku Junyon |  play_arrow | Park Junyong Korean Trot Love Cover Song |
| 12 | Dream RhapsodyOka Midori |  play_arrow | An enka song depicting the passion with one's destined partner |
| 13 | Snow in the Ancient CapitalFutami Souichi |  play_arrow | A song of longing about two people who return again and again to the stage in Kyoto |
| 14 | Love is reincarnationKoyanagi Rumiko |  play_arrow | Regenerating while wounded and moving forward |
| 15 | Passionate BreathAsahina Akiko |  play_arrow | Akiko Asahina's new Latin rhythm song |
| 16 | The port town thereafterShiina Sachiko |  play_arrow | Sachiko Shiina 25th Anniversary Debut Classic Enka |
| 17 | Lonely Generationtatsumi yūto |  play_arrow | Yuto Tatsumi’s 10th album, an enka work fused with rock |
| 18 | Wind God and Thunder GodKimura Tetsuji |  play_arrow | A song that expresses a strong will to face rough seas |
| 19 | Thirteen monthsAoyama Shin |  play_arrow | A melancholic kayō blues that portrays lingering feelings after a broken heart |
| 20 | Not enough for loveSakurai Hayato |  play_arrow | A slow number with captivating, deep bass |
| 21 | Thank you for the happinessIriyama Akiko |  play_arrow | A singer with a background as a nurse releases a thank-you enka song |
| 22 | On the journey of lifeShimizu Setsuko |  play_arrow | A wistful song that quietly reflects on life |
| 23 | diamond dustNoda Kazuki |  play_arrow | Kazuki Noda’s debut song, a story of restoring trust |
| 24 | Daisuke’s Soran Love SongKitagawa Daisuke |  play_arrow | Introduction of Daisuke Kitagawa’s new song “Soran Koika” |
| 25 | Woman of the port townhayabusa |  play_arrow | Hayabusa 15th Anniversary Debut Commemorative Album |
| 26 | blue-gray cloudsOkita Masami |  play_arrow | Masami Okita’s new song “Aoun”: a hopeful kayō-enka |
| 27 | stationYamakawa Yutaka |  play_arrow | Yutaka Yamakawa 45th Anniversary Debut New Song 'Eki' (Station) |
| 28 | I/meYūji Matsuo |  play_arrow | Yushi Matsuo takes on kayōkyoku with his new release |
| 29 | Thank youJunretsu |  play_arrow | Junretsu releases a song of gratitude and support for their 15th debut anniversary |
| 30 | JourneyTendō Yoshimi |  play_arrow | Yoshimi Tendo’s new song is an enka that portrays the bond between husband and wife |
| 31 | Warm Current Cherry Blossomskawanaka miyuki |  play_arrow | A song themed around a warm heart that endures winter and awaits spring |
| 32 | Stop this momentOhōtsuku Tarō |  play_arrow | A Passionate Ballad by Okhotsk Taro |
| 33 | spare keyIwa Misaki |  play_arrow | Iwasaki Misaki’s new song is a poignant ballad with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto. |
| 34 | Blessed Mountains and RiversKurokawa Eiji |  play_arrow | Eiji Kurokawa’s new song is a work that depicts the joys and sorrows of life. |
| 35 | Torn to pieces by loveChon Tefu |  play_arrow | A single by a Korean singer that sings about the pain of love |
| 36 | Moderate Intoxication SakeHikawa Kiyoshi |  play_arrow | Kiyoshi Hikawa’s new song, the warmth of forgiveness and bonds |
| 37 | Everlasting Love ~ Overflowing with LoveAkanesawa Yumeru with ZU |  play_arrow | A soulful song that expresses gratitude and a fresh start |
| 38 | Brother PierIchijō Kanta |  play_arrow | Ichijo Kanta’s enka song “Kyoudai Hatoba” is moving. |
| 39 | Koizakura in Monzen-nakachōSaisei |  play_arrow | Sai Sei’s love song single imbued with Edo-era elegance |
| 40 | I’m a woman waiting in Tokachi.Fujiwara Hiroshi |  play_arrow | A love song of the north sung by Hiroshi Fujiwara, a former truck driver |
| 41 | Pathway of the HeartAsahna Miho |  play_arrow | Miho Asaka’s song-acting, a cheer song for the heart |
| 42 | Ah, a solitary journeyIchirō Toba, Yutaka Yamakawa, Tetsuji Kimura |  play_arrow | Family unit of Ichiro Toba and Yutaka Yamakawa releases new single |
| 43 | My Flower -Lien-yuasa michiru |  play_arrow | Michiru Yuasa’s self-cover of her debut song |
| 44 | Little Devil MarieNakagawa Kyomi |  play_arrow | Kyomi Nakagawa releases a new jazz-inspired song |
| 45 | Lyrical Ballad of PartingYamazaki Teiji |  play_arrow | Commemorative single celebrating the 30th anniversary of the enka singer’s career |
| 46 | I’ll wipe away your tears.Kawakami Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Kawakami expresses love with a male-style chant |
| 47 | Tokyo JunctionSHOW-WA |  play_arrow | SHOW-WA: Reviving Shōwa-era pop songs for today |
| 48 | Flowers and SamuraiMiyama Hiroshi |  play_arrow | Hiroshi Miyama shows his full charm with rock enka! |
| 49 | Warbler TidingsYamamoto Kenji |  play_arrow | Kenji Yamamoto: The Folk Song Spirit Singing of His Hometown |
| 50 | You got swept away? / It got washed away?Kusunoki Kohei |  play_arrow | A song portraying a forbidden love that stirs the heart |
| 51 | Cape KamuiHosokawa Takashi |  play_arrow | Takashi Hosokawa sings about the scenery of his hometown. |
| 52 | Hydrangea SlopeHirayama Kaha |  play_arrow | The charm of Kanaha Hirayama, a refreshing enka singer |
| 53 | Romance ExpressKoikawa Iroha |  play_arrow | Showa love ballads delivered by a dancing enka singer |
| 54 | Woman of the Echigo RoadYajima Akiyo |  play_arrow | Akuyo Yajima, a singer of folk songs and enka |