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Kohei Fukuda is an enka singer who boasts top-tier vocal ability in today’s enka scene.
He has won numerous major enka and folk song competitions, including the 25th Japan Folk Song Festival, and is highly acclaimed by composers and fellow singers as someone who should carry the future of Japanese enka.
Many of his songs are high in difficulty to showcase that level of skill, but this time we’ve picked out some of Kohei Fukuda’s tracks that are relatively easy to sing!
That said, since these are songs by Kohei Fukuda—often cited as one of the top three in Japan—you’ll still need at least intermediate-level ability.
Be sure to find the songs that fit you best!
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[Japan’s Best Vocalist] Kohei Fukuda’s Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs (1–10)
Shadow of RainFukuda Kouhei
This “Ame no Kagebōshi” is the coupling track to Kohei Fukuda’s 2023 single “Tenkū no Shiro.” It’s a classic enka gem featuring a romantically wistful guitar tone and evoking the image of a man swayed by lingering feelings for a woman he parted with.
While Fukuda is known for his folk-song-honed vocal technique and powerful projection, “Ame no Kagebōshi” is crafted as a relatively simple enka number in both sound and melody.
His characteristic singing style—where the pitch rises and falls within long sustained notes—is kept restrained, making it fairly approachable for anyone who has a grasp of basic enka techniques.
There are no extreme high notes either, so even those who feel uneasy with high registers should definitely give it a try.
Sake for a Tearful Send-offFukuda Kouhei
Kohei Fukuda’s songs are all known for their formidable difficulty.
Among them, “Namida no Otachizake” is on the easier side within his enka repertoire and can be sung without issue by intermediate singers approaching the advanced level.
The song is relatively easy to sing because it has many rests and a slow tempo.
While the vocal range is quite wide and a folk-song (min’yō) section appears partway through—making it considerably more challenging than typical enka—those familiar with min’yō likely won’t find it especially difficult.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Drunken SongFukuda Kouhei
Kohei Fukuda’s original songs are all strongly imbued with the essence of folk music, making them difficult to sing well.
That’s why I recommend “Suika” (“Drunken Song”).
This piece is a renowned masterpiece by the well-known enka singer-songwriter Ikuzo Yoshi.
Because the original has a very simple structure, even though this is a cover by Kohei Fukuda, it ends up with a melody that’s very easy to sing.
The vocal range is narrow and there are few kobushi (ornamental turns), so even beginners should be able to sing this one.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
Men’s Festival SongFukuda Kouhei
The men’s song “Otoko no Matsuri Uta” is notable for its bright, upbeat feel.
While Kohei Fukuda’s men’s songs are generally characterized by very serious and powerful melodies, this piece is crafted with a cheerful and fun atmosphere.
As a result, the vocal range is set wider than typical enka; however, the vocal line has fewer dramatic rises and falls compared to many of Kohei Fukuda’s songs.
Because there are many long sustained notes, being mindful of taking a breath before starting each phrase will make it sound better—please use that as a reference.
My dear best friendFukuda Kouhei
This is a poignant masterpiece by Kohei Fukuda, whose searing guitar intro stirs the heart.
Released on January 1, 2024, “Dear Friend” is a coupling track to the single “Shonai Shigure-zake,” yet it still received a music video and drew attention as a rare kayōkyoku-style song in Fukuda’s discography.
While Fukuda’s overwhelming vocal prowess—honed through min’yō (traditional folk singing)—is fully on display here as well, he delivers a performance consciously tailored to the kayōkyoku genre, using almost no kobushi vocal ornamentation, making it one of the most singable songs in his catalog.
After taking in the lyrics, which passionately and warmly express feelings toward a close friend, be sure to give it your all at karaoke.