Reiwa era mustn't be missed: an enka singer with excellent vocals.
When you hear the term “enka singer,” what kind of performer comes to mind?
You might instantly picture a long-standing veteran who’s been singing for decades, but in recent years, thanks to karaoke TV shows and the like, more young singers have emerged, bringing a fresh sense of fun!
As for musical style, there’s been an increase in easy-to-listen-to songs that lean more toward pop these days.
Of course, there are the accomplished veterans, but with the influence of those programs as well, we’ll introduce talented enka singers who are approachable for all generations.
Give them a listen—you’ll likely feel enka become more familiar and appealing!
Playlist
| Reiwa era mustn't be missed: an enka singer with excellent vocals. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Northern Women’s TownMiyama Hiroshi | play_arrow | Hiroshi Miyama, an enka singer from Kochi |
| 2 | Scarlet LipsYamauchi Keisuke | play_arrow | Keisuke Yamauchi was discovered at a karaoke venue and became a popular singer. |
| 3 | Memories SakeKobayashi Sachiko | play_arrow | Sachiko Kobayashi debuted at age nine and is popular across a wide range of generations. |
| 4 | Person Sought in the NorthNakazawa Takuya | play_arrow | Enka singer Takuya Nakazawa from Niigata makes his debut |
| 5 | You don’t have to go back.Shimazu Aya | play_arrow | Aya Shimazu from Kumamoto: Enka and her diverse musicality |
| 6 | Your path of gloryTendō Yoshimi | play_arrow | Expressing Yoshimi Tendo’s vocal ability and appeal |
| 7 | Lost in TokyoFujii Kaori | play_arrow | Kaori Fujii: Her diverse activities before debut |
| 8 | Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri | play_arrow | Sayuri Ishikawa, a leading figure and veteran singer in the enka/kayōkyoku world |
| 9 | Song of the Northern Sea GullsToba Ichirō | play_arrow | Toba Ichiro’s full-on seafaring masculine allure |
| 10 | Pardon me.Ōe Yutaka | play_arrow | Enka singer Hiroshi Oe’s TV appearances and activities |
| 11 | From the Kamome Bridgesakuramaya | play_arrow | Enka singer Maya Sakura, noted for her youth and vocal prowess |
| 12 | O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi | play_arrow | Fuyumi Sakamoto, a versatile singer from enka to J-pop. |
| 13 | Ooi Stalker OntaroHikawa Kiyoshi | play_arrow | Enka’s Prince Kiyoshi Hikawa enjoys broad popularity. |
| 14 | Nambu Cicada ChorusFukuda Kouhei | play_arrow | Kohei Fukuda, an enka singer from Iwate |
| 15 | Shibuya-style—this is youth!Tokunaga Yuuki | play_arrow | Enka singer and railway enthusiast Yuuki Tokunaga wins the Nodo Jiman contest. |
| 16 | Tearful LoveYashiro Aki | play_arrow | Aki Yashiro: The Allure of Enka and Music |
| 17 | Sake InnKouzai Kaori | play_arrow | Kaori Kouzai, a popular singer active in the enka genre. |
| 18 | Snow TrainMaekawa Kiyoshi | play_arrow | Kiyoshi Maekawa is highly active as an enka singer. |
| 19 | White StraitŌtsuki Miyako | ![]() | Miyako Otsuki: The Life and Music of an Enka Singer |
| 20 | The End of Love in SangenjayaIwa Misaki | play_arrow | Misaki Iwasa, formerly of AKB48, will continue her career as AKB’s first enka singer. |
| 21 | PhoenixHarada Namito | play_arrow | From Wakayama, Enka Gen Z rising star Harada Namito |
| 22 | maneNagayama Yōko | play_arrow | Yoko Nagayama sings a song featuring the Hanyu couple |
| 23 | Brotherly Code of HonorKitajima Saburō | play_arrow | Saburo Kitajima’s famous song, with its striking high notes, is captivating. |
| 24 | Ariake SeaKitayama Takeshi | play_arrow | Kitayama’s vocal ability and Takubo’s lyrics are outstanding. |
| 25 | Yagiri no Watashi (Yagiri Ferry)Hosokawa Takashi | play_arrow | Takashi Hosokawa, a popular enka singer from Hokkaido |
| 26 | You and me, just the two of usItsuki Hiroshi | play_arrow | One of Itsuki’s biggest hit songs, and a track from the ‘Happy Enka Trilogy.’ |
| 27 | omamori (a Japanese amulet/charm)Kadokawa Hiroshi | play_arrow | Kadokawa: Hiroshi Itsuki acknowledged as a master of women’s songs |
| 28 | Naruto StraitGodai Natsuko | ![]() | Godai-san’s Songs and the Edo Spirit |
| 29 | At the end of the journeykanmuri jiro | play_arrow | In Hiroyuki Itsuki’s songs, there is a robust loneliness and solitude. |
| 30 | Sinful LoveFutami Souichi | play_arrow | Souichi Futami, an accomplished singer who won first place at a folk song competition |
| 31 | Throw it away.Amano Ryo | play_arrow | From a foreign-affiliated company employee to an enka singer: captivating with stable, reliable vocal prowess |
| 32 | Kinokawa RiverYamanishi Akari | play_arrow | Akari Yamanishi, an enka singer from Wakayama |
| 33 | Ashikaze PassMori Konomi | play_arrow | Konami Mori, an enka singer from Hokkaido |
| 34 | EbisuSanada Naoki | play_arrow | Naoki Sanada, who found success in enka after a setback in baseball |
| 35 | Winter JourneyMori Shinichi | play_arrow | Shinichi Mori, the husky-voiced singer from Yamanashi |
| 36 | Anko Camellia is the flower of loveMiyako Harumi | play_arrow | Harumi Miyako, a diva who represents the enka world with her powerful singing voice. |
| 37 | A Man, Booze and TearsFujiwara Hiroshi | play_arrow | Hiroshi Fujiwara, an emerging enka star who sings of tradition and innovation |
| 38 | Deep, deep snowFuji Ayako | play_arrow | Akita beauty, a fair-skinned and beautiful woman |
| 39 | I won’t let go, I won’t let go.Shinhama Reon | play_arrow | Enka singer with a K-pop idol vibe, Leon Niihama |
| 40 | Nostalgic Cape TappiRyūsei | play_arrow | From Hokkaido, a disciple of Takashi Hosokawa. |
| 41 | white cloverkoori kenta | play_arrow | Kenta Koori is an enka singer and former nursery school teacher. He debuted after winning a karaoke competition. |
| 42 | Motherly bondedoarudo | play_arrow | Enka by Eduardo, a Japanese Brazilian |
| 43 | A Man’s Fishing GroundIchijō Kanta | play_arrow | The deep, rugged singing voice of Kanta Ichijo, a rock-style enka singer. |
| 44 | Wandering Bird of TearsMita Kyoka | play_arrow | Kyoka Mita: Passion for Enka and a Soothing Voice |
| 45 | Green Que Sera SeraOka Midori | play_arrow | Midori Oka: from folk songs to enka, a captivating singing voice |
| 46 | Innocent CuckooHarada Namito | play_arrow | The musicality and uniqueness of enka singer Nahito Harada |
| 47 | It’s a clumsy way of living, but…Kikawa Naoki | play_arrow | The appeal and vocal prowess of enka singer Naoki Kigawa |
| 48 | Rain falls on Hollander SlopeYūji Matsuo | play_arrow | Yuji Matsuo, an enka singer whose rolled R’s are captivating. |
| 49 | Rainy airportMoriyama Aiko | play_arrow | The Appeal and Achievements of Enka Singer Aiko Moriyama |
| 50 | Please don’t look for me…Minase Dan | play_arrow | A new song by the young enka singer, Minase Dan |
| 51 | Sekihoku PassShimizu Hiromasa | play_arrow | The moving story of Hiromasa Shimizu, a completely blind enka singer |
| 52 | Jonkara AffectionShirayuki Miya | play_arrow | Miya Toi, from folk songs to enka singer |
| 53 | The Bells of Santa MariaTakeshima Hiroshi | play_arrow | The appeal of Hiroshi Takeshima, an enka singer from Fukui |
| 54 | One FlowerHayama Mizuki | play_arrow | The appeal of Mizuki Hayama, an enka singer from Yamagata |
| 55 | Yobuko Love SongTani Ryusuke | play_arrow | Ryosuke Tani, who transitioned from a former baseball player to an enka singer |
| 56 | Solitary NostalgiaKoshikawa Yuuko | play_arrow | An enka singer from Niigata, notable for their powerful vocal ability. |
| 57 | Snow, Moon, and Flowerstatsumi yūto | play_arrow | The vocal ability of enka singer Yuto Tatsumi |
| 58 | Red spider lilies bloomKadamatsu Miyuki | play_arrow | A late-blooming enka singer, a voice filled with melancholy |
| 59 | The Beginning of a WomanAoyama Shin | play_arrow | The manly singing voice of enka singer Arata Aoyama |
| 60 | Mother-Koi NeonKurokawa Eiji | play_arrow | The deep, rich singing voice of Eiji Kurokawa, an enka singer from Kochi |
| 61 | Leave it to me.kuroki chiharu (kuroki shimai) | play_arrow | Enka singers the Kuroki Sisters, from Saito, make their debut. |
| 62 | Kawachi Otoko-bushiNakamura Mitsuko | play_arrow | An enka singer popular for the Kawachi Ondo |
| 63 | Let’s be happy, okay?Handa Koji | play_arrow | A big hit in Showa-era rock enka |
| 64 | Woman of TakayamaŌe Yutaka | play_arrow | Enka singer Yutaka Oe, who admires Saburo Kitajima |
| 65 | Aizu Sosookuyama eiji | play_arrow | Eiji Okuyama, an enka singer from Yamagata |
| 66 | Izakaya “Ten no Ji”Yamazaki Teiji | play_arrow | Former boxer Teiji Yamazaki is active in the enka scene. |
| 67 | America BridgeYamakawa Yutaka | play_arrow | The Charm and Musical Life of Enka Singer Yutaka Yamakawa |
| 68 | Two-person sakekawanaka miyuki | play_arrow | Miyuki Kawanaka is a leading figure in enka, conveying deep emotion through her classic songs. |
| 69 | Checkmate!Saisei | play_arrow | An enka singer from Hokkaido, a talented rising star |
| 70 | Will you marry me?Niinuma Kenji | play_arrow | The Appeal and Achievements of Enka Singer Kenji Niinuma |
| 71 | curiousHama Hiroya | play_arrow | Hama Hiroya from Yamagata, with high notes and a captivating singing voice |
| 72 | Happy CoupleHiroyuki Nishikata | play_arrow | Hiroyuki Nishikata, a one-and-only enka singer, 35 years |
| 73 | I love you, Kobe.Gojō Tetsuya | play_arrow | Tetsuya Gojō, a husky-voiced enka singer |
| 74 | Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo | play_arrow | Ikuzo Yoshi is very popular for enka and folk music. |
| 75 | A solitary journey to MichinokuYamamoto Jōji | play_arrow | Joji Yamamoto passionately sings of a man's heart through enka |
| 76 | Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi | play_arrow | Kenichi Mikawa: A big success in enka, still active despite his advanced age. |
| 77 | Tsugaru PlainSen Masao | play_arrow | Mr. Sen’s song is a masterpiece that conveys the spirit of Japan. |
| 78 | Sand CastleKawashima Kenji | play_arrow | Kenji Kawashima, handsome enka singer, makes his debut |

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