[Enka] A special feature on male singers in their 40s: enka artists you can’t afford to miss right now
Enka, a genre that lets you feel the heart and soul of Japan.
Some of you may have encountered it through the grand stage of the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen or via your grandparents.
In this article, we’ll spotlight the appeal of male enka singers in their 40s!
Even if you don’t usually listen to enka, you’ve probably heard the names of singers who have been especially prominent in recent years.
From the legendary Kiyoshi Hikawa to artists taking on bold, genre-defying challenges.
Beyond enka’s classic charms, there are many points that might spark your interest—so we hope you’ll discover those attractions as you read!
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| 1 | Strait RomanceYamauchi Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Yamauchi is the princely idol of enka, and his passionate singing is captivating. |
| 2 | Koshu RoadHikawa Kiyoshi |  play_arrow | Enka singer, received the Best New Artist Award after debut |
| 3 | The Bells of Santa MariaTakeshima Hiroshi |  play_arrow | The appeal of Hiroshi Takeshima, an enka singer from Fukui |
| 4 | Hokkai Port FestivalMiyama Hiroshi |  play_arrow | An enka singer from Kochi Prefecture, famous for kendama performances. |
| 5 | Yobuko Love SongTani Ryusuke |  play_arrow | Ryosuke Tani, who transitioned from a former baseball player to an enka singer |
| 6 | Throw it away.Amano Ryo |  play_arrow | From a foreign-affiliated company employee to an enka singer: captivating with stable, reliable vocal prowess |
| 7 | Mother-Koi NeonKurokawa Eiji |  play_arrow | The deep, rich singing voice of Eiji Kurokawa, an enka singer from Kochi |
| 8 | Motherly bondedoarudo |  play_arrow | Enka by Eduardo, a Japanese Brazilian |
| 9 | Nambu Semi-shigureFukuda Kouhei |  play_arrow | Kohei Fukuda makes his singer debut from folk singer. |
| 10 | marine snowjero |  play_arrow | Jero won many awards and was active as a newcomer to enka. |
| 11 | Rain on the Isesaki LineOtsuka Kotaro |  play_arrow | Introduction to the activities of Koji Otsuka, an enka singer from Tochigi Prefecture |
| 12 | Fairy Tale of LoveIchikawa Takashi |  play_arrow | The appeal and accolades of Takashi Ichikawa, a singer from Hokkaido |
| 13 | white cloverkoori kenta |  play_arrow | Kenta Koori is an enka singer and former nursery school teacher. He debuted after winning a karaoke competition. |
| 14 | Woman and RiverNidaime Ibuki Toshio |  play_arrow | The career history of Toshio Ibuki II as an enka singer |
| 15 | My hometown is Amakusa.Aikawa Masaki |  play_arrow | Masaki Aikawa expresses mature allure through enka |