[2026] Easy Enka Songs for Karaoke: Recommended Picks — Women Singers Edition
This may seem sudden, but do you ever sing enka at karaoke?
As you know, enka is a uniquely Japanese genre that has enjoyed steadfast popularity since the Showa era, and it’s very popular at karaoke, too.
These days, enka is attracting attention not only from older listeners but also from younger audiences.
Still, many people may feel, “I want to try singing it at karaoke, but it seems difficult…”
In this article, we introduce classic enka songs by female singers that are relatively simple and easy to sing, even though many enka numbers are technically challenging.
We’ve also covered easy enka recommendations for male singers in another article, so be sure to check that out as well!
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[2026] Easy Enka Songs Recommended for Karaoke – Female Singers (51–60)
Yosare Onna-bushiShiina Sachiko
Set against the climate and festivals of the Tsugaru region, a new enka song beautifully portrays the feelings of a woman who keeps waiting for her beloved in her hometown.
Inspired by the folk song “Kuroishi Yosare,” the interwoven scenes of festive bustle and wistful melancholy are deeply moving.
Sachiko Shiina’s powerful yet delicate vocals superbly convey the protagonist’s strong will and aching heart.
Released on February 12, 2025, the song features lyrics by Kanade Hino-ura and composition by Chiaki Oka—both highly accomplished creators.
Its universal themes—such as the anguish of an unfulfilled love and a profound attachment to one’s hometown—resonate with anyone.
Highly recommended for those who find themselves recalling their nostalgic hometown on lonely nights in the city.
Live with youIshihara Junko
Among Junko Ishihara’s songs, “Anata to Ikiru” is one of the most quintessentially enka works.
Perhaps because of her position as an “enka idol,” many of her tracks are catchy and feature relatively few kobushi (melismatic turns), but this piece includes them in earnest.
Of course, adding kobushi increases the difficulty; however, the kobushi here move up and down by only about three scale degrees at most, and there are no passages that require executing kobushi while belting.
As a result, even though it is authentic enka, the overall difficulty level is set on the lower side.
taking shelter from the rainIshihara Junko
Amayadori, a famous song by Junko Ishihara, is marked by its gently moist, delicate melody.
While its structure is characteristically enka, the vocal line leans more toward pop than traditional enka.
As a result, there are no kobushi ornaments—the complex pitch bends and turns typical of enka.
If you want to sing this piece more effectively, try delivering the end of the chorus with a slightly bluesy feel.
This section uses a vocal line often found in Black music, and if you lower the initial pitch by about a quarter tone, it will suddenly sound much more professional.
Rain of MemoriesIshihara Junko
Junko Ishihara’s signature song “Omoide no Ame” embodies modern enka.
While firmly inheriting the genre’s core elements, it’s also as easy to sing as a pop tune.
It does feature kobushi ornamentation, but not the fast, scale-jumping kind—rather the type with a deliberate pause—so it isn’t overly difficult.
On top of that, the vocal range is narrow and there are no parts that require belting, making it truly a beginner-friendly enka song.
Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
[2026] Easy Enka Songs Recommended for Karaoke – Women Singers (61–70)
Flower of HappinessIshihara Junko
Junko Ishihara’s classic “Shiawase no Hana” is notable for its melancholy, evocative melody.
While it has the hallmarks of a quintessential enka tune, it surprisingly uses very little kobushi (melodic ornamentation): from the A verse to the B verse, the kobushi appears only twice.
In the chorus it appears three times, and among those, there’s only one instance where the pitch oscillates multiple times.
If you pay attention to controlling your vocal dynamics when applying kobushi, you should be able to sing it solidly.
So if you feel uncertain about your kobushi technique, please use this as a reference.
Yorisoi grassIshihara Junko
Yorisoigusa, a masterpiece by Junko Ishihara that beautifully captures one of enka’s charms—its wistful melancholy.
Although this song features more subtle kobushi (ornamental turns) than many of her other works, they aren’t the kind that repeatedly shift pitch on the same vowel; rather, they add a light embellishment to the ends of phrases, so the overall difficulty isn’t very high.
In addition, the vocal range is narrow, so as long as you focus on dynamics and pitch control during long tones, you should be able to deliver it with a high level of polish.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
I’ve fallen for you.Ishihara Junko
Junko Ishihara’s classic “Horemashita.” Released in 1988, this piece marked her memorable debut and is still beloved by many fans today.
While it inherits elements of enka, the song as a whole features an easy-to-sing vocal line reminiscent of kayōkyoku.
In particular, the kobushi (ornamental vocal turns) are very easy—there are no difficult kobushi in this piece at all.
They’re limited to, at most, a one-step pitch change, so anyone with experience singing enka should be able to perform it with ease.