Roundup of male enka singers in their 50s: masters who are active at the heart of the enka world
Enka, which sings about Japan’s beautiful landscapes and the heartfelt emotions of everyday life, gains depth as a singer’s life experience grows.
This time, we’ll spotlight male singers in their 50s among those who perform enka.
In the enka world, being in your 50s still gives the impression of being relatively young, so you could say they are the ones who will lead the genre from here on out.
As they continue to accumulate life experience and still have plenty of room to thrive, why not turn your attention to these enka singers and take an interest in the world of enka?
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A roundup of male enka singers in their 50s: Masters active at the center of the enka world (11–20)
A fleeting loveOwase Yoshito
Yoshito Owase, born in 1967, is an enka singer who has followed his own unique path since his debut.
Now in his fifties, with a voice that has gained both breadth and depth through life’s experiences, he brings rich emotion to listeners’ hearts.
Since debuting with “Koi Yadori” in 1989, he has produced numerous hits and won the New Artist Award at the 31st Japan Record Awards.
In particular, songs like “Kaze no Sakabamachi” and “Yopparatte Komoriuta” remain in people’s memories as his signature pieces.
His passion for sending songs from Mie Prefecture out into the world demonstrates the power of enka to resonate across generations.
Even when he temporarily changed his stage name, fans continued to love him—surely because of the sincerity at the heart of his singing.
In conclusion
This time, we focused on male enka singers who are active in their 50s.
It’s interesting that some of them, having been involved with enka from an early stage, have already surpassed 30 or even 40 years of activity by the time they reach their 50s.
While they may still seem relatively young to be called veterans in the enka world, their powerful voices convey the wealth of life experience they’ve accumulated.
As you listen to songs that passionately express each singer’s love for things like their hometown or family, take the opportunity to truly feel the landscapes and spirit of Japan.