[2026] A roundup of classic enka songs you'd like to sing at weddings and receptions
At weddings and receptions—and of course the after-parties—there are plenty of opportunities for all kinds of people, from the bride and groom and their families to coworkers and friends, to perform songs to liven up the celebration.
Our site already has many articles on “recommended songs for weddings,” but this time we’re focusing on enka—a topic that doesn’t often get compiled in one place—and we’ve put together a list of classic enka songs perfect for weddings and other celebratory occasions.
In fact, there are many timeless enka numbers that celebrate marriage and the start of the newlyweds’ journey, including songs that parents and guests can sing along to.
Enough talk—let’s get right to it and check out the classic enka picks featured in this article!
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| [2026] A roundup of classic enka songs you'd like to sing at weddings and receptions | |||
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| 1east | Two-person sakekawanaka miyuki | play_arrow | Miyuki Kawanaka’s signature song about marital love |
| 2east | Don’t cry.Yamakawa Yutaka | play_arrow | Representative songs of Yutaka Yamakawa, enka that give hope and courage |
| 3east | Celebration BoatKadowaki Rikuo | play_arrow | A classic celebratory song released in 1982 |
| 4east | my husbandMifune Kazuko | play_arrow | A kayōkyoku (Japanese popular song) themed around marital love by Kazuko Mifune |
| 5east | Happy SakeNakamura Mitsuko | play_arrow | A warm ballad that celebrates family love |
| 6east | The day I marryMurata Hideo | play_arrow | A father's love and the loneliness of parting as he celebrates his daughter's marriage |
| 7east | Two in BloomSakamoto Fuyumi | play_arrow | Fuyumi Sakamoto’s classic enka song about a harmonious marriage |
| 8east | Celebration of LongevityKitano Machiko | play_arrow | A celebratory song for weddings |
| 9east | celebratory sakeSakamoto Fuyumi | play_arrow | Fuyumi Sakamoto’s classic enka songs suitable for weddings |
| 10east | Celebration Song for LongevityIchikawa Yukino | play_arrow | Nostalgic Japanese classics to sing at weddings |
| 11east | North AirportKatsura Ginshuku, Hama Keisuke | play_arrow | Sapporo Night Love Story Duet |
| 12east | Celebratory ShowerMatsumae Hiroko | play_arrow | A classic wedding song that portrays family love |
| 13east | Married Couple BoatMikasa Yūko | play_arrow | A classic song released in 1979 that portrays the bond between a married couple |
| 14east | A Married Couple’s Good FortuneIshikawa Sayuri | play_arrow | A representative enka song that sings of the bond and happiness of a married couple |
| 15east | Our married-couple boatAkiyama Ryoko | play_arrow | A classic song celebrating the bond of a married couple, perfect for weddings |
| 16east | To my daughter…Yoshi Ikuzo | play_arrow | A masterpiece by a father contemplating his daughter's departure to her husband's home |
| 17east | Husband-and-wife sugorokuKitano Machiko | play_arrow | An enka song that likens a married couple’s life to a sugoroku board game. |
| 18east | your catchphrasekawanaka miyuki | play_arrow | A heartwarming song by Miyuki Kawanaka that weaves feelings for her mother |
| 19east | Hey, hey, my sister-in-lawHaruyo | play_arrow | Haruyo’s family-love-themed song |


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