A collection of classic enka masterpieces about love: songs that depict the nuances of mature romance.
Among popular enka songs, there are truly so many that depict romance.
What’s more, many of them portray mature love stories, and they’re full of such passion that just listening can make your chest ache.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of classic enka masterpieces themed around love.
We’ll cover famous songs everyone knows, but when you revisit the lyrics, you’ll undoubtedly be moved by the profound love woven into them.
I hope you’ll listen to the songs below while reading along with the lyrics.
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Masterpieces of enka that sing of love. A collection of songs depicting adult romance (71–80)
Love… (Passion) [Guitar ver.].Miyama Hiroshi
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A masterpiece of enka that sings of deep love and passion has arrived from Hiroshi Miyama.
By fusing it with the sound of the guitar, it has become an ambitious work that creates a new form of expression.
It richly conveys feelings for a loved one, delivering lyrics that resonate with the heart.
Released in May 2024, this piece was produced in response to strong requests from fans.
With composition and performance by Tetsuya Gen, the song has been given even greater depth.
It’s a recommended track for times when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone important or when you want to listen to enka that truly touches the soul.
Serenade to YouKano Hiroshi
It’s a striking song with lyrics that capture a sweet, bittersweet love.
Set to a beautiful melody, it weaves thoughts for a lover met again.
Hiroshi Kano’s profound expressiveness and powerful vocals spin a story like a scene from a movie.
Released by Teichiku Records in June 2024, the piece was created with lyrics by Mamo Ariga and music by Mayu Nono.
It expresses both the years gone by and hope for tomorrow within a single track, sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you reunite with someone precious or when you recall an unforgettable love.
Saranghae, my dear.Handa Koji
This song captivates with its emotionally rich melody and heartfelt lyrics.
Sung by Koji Handa, it’s a new endeavor that incorporates elements of Korean pop.
Released in July 2024, its lyrics about a bittersweet love for someone dear resonate deeply with listeners.
Handa’s clear, soaring vocals are also striking.
You may find it even more moving if you listen while picturing your partner.
It’s a track that inspires you to cherish those special moments with someone important.
Dream DoorSakamoto Sachiko
A single filled with sweet, bittersweet longing.
Sachiko Sakamoto’s emotive vocals gently wrap the fleeting moments with a lover in a dream.
Released in May 2024, the song captivates with its mysterious atmosphere.
Set against the nightscape of Minato Mirai, it paints a picture of tender time with a lover, making you feel as if you’re right there.
It beautifully conveys a woman’s heart wavering between dream and reality, sure to resonate with anyone troubled by love.
A mature love song you’ll want to listen to with someone special.
Koitou (Koitome) Coastyamaguchi hiromi
This song, which gives voice to a wistful woman’s heart, was released by Hiromi Yamaguchi in July 2024.
Set against Hokkaido’s Koitoi Coast, it interweaves the pain of heartbreak with hope for the future, making you feel as if you’re reliving a story as you listen.
The beautiful Pacific scenery harmonizes perfectly with Yamaguchi’s emotionally rich vocals.
The songwriting team of Koyomi Asa and Chiaki Oka—who also found success with Mitsui no Banshō—crafted the piece to bring out Yamaguchi’s full appeal.
It’s a great pick for karaoke fans and perfect for moments when you want to reflect on love and life.
Ruby TimeYamamoto Kazue
This work resonates with the heart through its wistful melody and Latin rhythm.
It portrays the bittersweet feelings of a woman who uses tarot cards late at night to divine her soulmate, and it tightens your chest.
It’s a song by Kazue Yamamoto, released in July 2024 as her second single after moving to Crown.
If you want to empathize with a woman swayed by love, please take your time and listen.
It’s best enjoyed alone at night, thinking of someone special.
Surely, it will stay close to your heart.
Samidare HoneysuckleKoikawa Iroha
It’s a deeply moving song built around the theme of “a powerful longing for someone dear.” Iroha Koikawa’s delicate vocals beautifully capture the ache of unrequited love.
As a certified instructor of Japanese dance, she is uniquely able to evoke a richly traditional Japanese atmosphere.
Released in October 2024, the track brims with a charm that grips enka fans and won’t let go.
Showcasing Koikawa’s distinctive expressive power, this piece is one you’ll want to hear if your heart is filled with thoughts of someone special.
Wrapped in its gentle, tranquil mood, you’ll find yourself facing the emotions that lie deep within.