[2026] Easy-to-Sing Enka: From Timeless Classics to Recent Hits [Male Singers Edition]

If you’ve recently become interested in enka and want to try singing it at karaoke, or if you’re looking for enka songs beyond your usual repertoire, this article is for you! Articles like this often end up highlighting classic hits from the Showa era through the early Heisei period, but we also want you to discover great enka songs by the younger generation who debuted from the 2010s into the 2020s.

This time, we’ve put together a lineup of “easy-to-sing enka” ranging from timeless classics to recent hits and popular tracks—featuring male singers only! We’ve also published an article featuring female singers only, so be sure to check that out as well.

Playlist

[2026] Easy-to-Sing Enka: From Timeless Classics to Recent Hits [Male Singers Edition]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Weak sake of a woman I fell forSanada Naoki		Naoki Sanada’s iconic enka masterpiece brimming with melancholy
2	Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo		A touching masterpiece by Ikuzo Yoshi that sings of life's sorrows
3	Mount IwakiMiyama Hiroshi		Hiroshi Miyama’s famous song set on Mount Iwaki
4	Northern SpringSen Masao		A classic song that sings of longing for one’s hometown in the spring of the northern country
5	Soya Main LineYamauchi Keisuke		Keisuke Yamauchi: Scenes of heartbreak sung on the northern land
6	Will you marry me?Niinuma Kenji		A classic song that sings of a young man’s pure love and view of marriage
7	I long for youShinhama Reon		Mr./Ms. Niihama’s fusion song of enka and pop
8	Twilight SilhouetteMatsuzaka Yuuki		Yuki Matsuzaka unveils a new song with a Showa-era vibe
9	The language of flowers of fleabane (Erigeron)Takeshima Hiroshi		Hiroshi Takeshima’s new song sings of a mature love.
10	North TavernHosokawa Takashi		A Classic Love Song Born from a Chance Meeting in a Northern Tavern
11	Person Sought in the NorthNakazawa Takuya		Takuya Nakazawa’s emotion-filled enka song
12	Sake of Dreamy PassionFutami Souichi		Sōichi Futami’s heart-wrenching heartbreak song
13	The Northern LandKitajima Saburō		Saburō Kitajima’s signature song, “Hymn to the Earth”
14	Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō		A poignant classic that sings of a lost love in a northern port town
15	Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi		Kenichi Mikawa’s passionate signature song, a tale of love and revenge
16	I go my own wayKitajima Saburō		Saburō Kitajima: A Song of Vitality and Conviction in His 64th Year
17	youSen Masao		Masao Sen’s classic song “Anta,” which sings of a woman’s heartrending feelings.
18	old man teacherSen Masao		Masao Sen's classic song “Oyaji Sensei” resonates with the heart.
19	Beside the TearsSen Masao		Masao Sen’s Tearful Next, Hawaiian-style Enka
20	Song of YouthSen Masao		Enka with a warm atmosphere, songs that are easy for beginners to sing
21	Wharf of TransienceYamauchi Keisuke		Enka by Yamauchi, “Ruten no Hatoba”: melancholy and allure
22	Downtown Innocencetatsumi yūto		A refreshing downtown ode to life by a college student enka singer
23	homesicknesstatsumi yūto		Yuto Tatsumi: The World of Enka Reflecting on His Hometown
24	Fragments of Men and WomenMaekawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Maekawa’s classic “Fragments of a Man and a Woman,” with a Showa kayō (retro Showa-era pop) vibe
25	Rose music boxMaekawa Kiyoshi		Introduction to Kiyoshi Maekawa’s classic song “Rose Music Box”
26	Calm or stormIchijō Kanta		A powerful song that portrays the life of a sea fisherman
27	festivalKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima’s “Matsuri” is an enka song suitable for beginners.
28	Dear MomYoshi Ikuzo		A moving masterpiece to his mother by Iksan Yoshii
29	South… spring and summerYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s classic song “Nanbu” is a song about longing for one’s hometown.
30	Blues of SorrowYoshi Ikuzo		Yoshi Ikuzo’s “Ai no Blues” is easy to sing.
31	passionate flameYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s classic song “Jōen” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
32	Elegy of a Port TownYoshi Ikuzo		The melancholy-tinged masterpiece by Itsuki Hiroshi, “Minatomachi Banka.”
33	pinwheelYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s new song: a fusion of enka and pop
34	Homeward Journey to the NorthKobayashi Akira		A gentle song depicting a man's feelings as he returns to his hometown
35	Scarlet LipsYamauchi Keisuke		Keisuke Yamauchi’s Showa-style enka single “Kuchibiru Scarlet” (Scarlet Lips)
36	AfterglowYamauchi Keisuke		A moody Hachiroku-style masterpiece by Keisuke Yamauchi
37	Big brotherYamakawa Yutaka		A simple enka imbued with respect for my older brother
38	The Rumored TwoTakeshima Hiroshi		A Showa-era kayō song: catchy and easy to dance to.
39	The Bond Between Us Twotatsumi yūto		A happy enka filled with love
40	Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s classic song “Yukiguni” has a melody filled with sorrow.