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Speaking of Ayako Fuji, she’s known as a grand dame of enka, who scored a massive hit in 1992 with Kokoro-zake, showcasing her rich, lustrous vocals honed through folk singing.
In recent years, her beloved cats Maru-chan and Oreo-chan have gone viral on social media, spreading her name even to generations unfamiliar with her work as an enka singer.
Under alternate names she also writes and composes, and she keeps taking on new challenges, like releasing a photo book at 60.
The famous songs she’s performed are must-sings for anyone interested in enka.
While many are quite difficult, this time we’ve gathered relatively easy-to-sing tracks, so beginners should find them helpful too.
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Ayako’s proud hometown boast—let’s do our best, Tohoku!!Fuji Ayako
As the title “Ayako’s Hometown Pride ~Hang in there, Tohoku!!~” suggests, it’s a bright and powerful cheer song filled with love for the Tohoku region! Originally, Ayako Fuji, who is from Akita Prefecture, released a local Akita song in 2008.
In 2012, she changed the lyrics to include all six Tohoku prefectures and re-released it as “Ayako’s Hometown Pride ~Hang in there, Tohoku!!~.” Just listening to it makes you feel as if you can hear festival music, and any Japanese person would feel like breaking into dance—its lively mood is truly uplifting.
Looking at the melody, the overall pitch is on the higher side, but if high notes aren’t your strength, you can adjust the key without any problem.
It’s great fun to sing along and dance together with everyone at karaoke!
Purple Rain SentimentFuji Ayako
Here is one of Ayako Fuji’s signature songs and a masterpiece in the history of Japanese enka: “Murasaki Ujō.” Released in 1993, it reached a peak of No.
8 on the Oricon charts and was also performed at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It has the feel of classic, heart-tugging enka: despite its bright chord progression, there’s a certain wistful atmosphere that evokes a distinctly Japanese sensibility.
True to enka style, the melody moves from a low register in the first half to a high-register chorus, then back down again, finally rising to a soaring high at the end—a quintessential structure.
Fuji delivers a careful, unforced performance, employing the fundamental techniques of enka.
It’s perfect as an introduction to the genre, and if you want to practice ornaments like kobushi and hikkake, definitely give this song a try!
A Woman’s True HeartFuji Ayako
Although it’s in a major key with a bright feel, the way it sings about a fairly heavy-hearted woman’s feelings is quintessentially classic enka, which is great, isn’t it? “Onna no Magokoro” is a single released in 1999 by Ayako Fuji, and it’s a superb masterpiece featuring her characteristically sultry yet refined vocals and melody.
As I mentioned at the start, it’s orthodox enka, so anyone reasonably used to singing enka should be able to handle it without trouble, and it seems like a good practice song for beginners as well.
Of course, techniques like kobushi are important, and while the high notes in the chorus get attention, the low notes in the A melody might actually be a bit difficult for those who struggle with lower registers.
Still, try practicing repeatedly, articulating the lyrics clearly and aiming to bring out a seductive nuance like Fuji-san’s!
I won’t forgetFuji Ayako
“Wasurenai,” released in 2012, is a single that showcases Ayako Fuji’s appeal as a singer of pop music distinct from her enka persona.
It served as the theme song for the Tohoku arc of NHK’s popular anime Little Charo, and the lyrics—imbued with hopes for Tohoku’s recovery—were written by Fuji herself, who hails from Akita.
As mentioned at the outset, it’s not enka but a fully pop medium-tempo ballad, with a straightforward melodic progression that’s very easy to sing—perfect for karaoke with kids!
unlucky flowerFuji Ayako
As the title “Hakyōka” (Unlucky Flower) suggests, this 1998 single features Aya-ko Fuji’s poignant vocals that movingly portray the ill-fated life of a woman heartbroken in love.
Composed by Keisuke Hama—who has created many classics in the history of Japanese kayōkyoku—the melody is in a major key yet refined and tinged with melancholy, which is truly wonderful.
Miyuki Ishimoto’s lyrics, contrasting a flower by the roadside with the protagonist’s life, are also deeply evocative.
While there is a soaring high note in the chorus, there are no intense kobushi (ornamental turns) or heavy vibrato overall, making it relatively simple and easy to sing for an enka song—so it’s a good recommendation for beginners.