[Enka Hattori-kun] A Collection of Easy-to-Sing Songs by Hiroko Hattori [2026]
Hiroko Hattori celebrates the 35th anniversary of her debut in 2024 and continues to sharpen her prowess as an active, top-tier enka singer.
Beyond her outstanding vocal ability, her songs—delivered with a delicate voice that seems to melt gently into the listener’s heart—are widely known as favorites for karaoke among many enka fans.
They also include plenty of pieces that serve as excellent study material for beginners to enka.
From among the enka numbers Hattori has performed so far, we’ve picked out and compiled those that are relatively easy to sing.
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[Enka Hattori-kun] A Collection of Hiroko Hattori’s Easy-to-Sing Songs [2026] (1–10)
Passionate MamboHattori Hiroko
Latin-flavored songs often appear in the enka scene.
Most singers have released at least one such piece.
Hiroko Hattori is no exception; she has released Latin-style songs, and among them, “Jōnetsu no Mambo” is particularly popular with fans.
As a genre it’s kayōkyoku, with touches of mambo sprinkled throughout.
There’s no kobushi (melismatic ornamentation) at all, and there are many rests, so you can prepare well before the vocal entries.
The range is somewhat wide, but overall it’s a very easy song to sing.
Strait Wakare TownHattori Hiroko
Hiroko Hattori’s classic “Kaikyō Wakaremachi,” released early in her career.
Speaking of Hiroko Hattori, her powerful vocals are striking, but in this work her singing takes on a more alluring, sultry tone.
As a result, the overall range is relatively high for one of her songs, making it particularly easy for young women to sing.
However, it frequently features kobushi with the hiccup technique—flipping the voice—similar to Kawachi Ondo or rōkyoku, so this part requires repeated practice.
Aside from that, there aren’t any especially difficult points, so give it a try.
Flowers in the mirrorHattori Hiroko
In her early days, Hiroko Hattori was notable for her authentic, full-fledged vocals centered on enka.
As her career progressed, she began to take on kayōkyoku as well, and her number of catchy songs increased.
One I especially recommend is Kagami no Hana.
While the arrangement and chord progression are pure enka, the vocal line follows kayōkyoku, and the challenging enka ornamentation known as kobushi barely appears.
The vocal line is simple enough that just using dynamics and vibrato makes it sound convincing, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
[Enka Hattori-kun] A collection of Hiroko Hattori’s easy-to-sing songs [2026] (11–20)
Woman’s Love SongHattori Hiroko
Hiroko Hattori has many great songs, but among them, this piece “Onna no Jouka” is renowned as an especially heartrending masterpiece.
In terms of melody, it’s an orthodox enka with a wistful atmosphere, but the vocal line is somewhat unusual, featuring pronounced rises and falls in pitch.
While the tempo itself is slow—so matching pitch isn’t necessarily difficult—the song has a wide vocal range and dramatic dynamics, making it a piece that demands expressive power more than pure technique.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
May happiness pass through (safely).Hattori Hiroko
When it comes to Hiroko Hattori, her emotionally rich vocals are particularly striking.
She certainly has many songs in that vein, but she also has some light, dance-like numbers.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is Shiawase Tōryanse.
It’s a groovy kayōkyoku that uses off-beat accents, and the vocal line is crafted to be simple with little melodic rise and fall.
While there are moments of kobushi (ornamental vocal turns), none are difficult, making it one of the easiest songs to sing among her works.
Unrequited LoveHattori Hiroko
Hiroko Hattori’s classic “Kurenai Jōwa” is striking for its gently unfolding opening.
At first, you might find it sultry, but once the chorus begins, an unexpectedly grand and moving melody spreads out.
Because of this, the song calls for a wide range of expression, yet fortunately it contains very few complex elements.
Even the use of kobushi ornamentation is among the least in Hattori’s repertoire, so even those who struggle with enka should be able to sing it without trouble.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
Flowers of the JourneyHattori Hiroko
Hiroko Hattori’s song “Tabiji no Hana” is marked by a poignantly melancholic melody.
The work is notable for its emotionally rich, squeezed-out vocal delivery, with overall dynamics kept modest throughout.
Because of that restraint, delicacy is required; however, since the song isn’t one with dramatic dynamic shifts, it’s enough to focus on handling the key kobushi ornaments where they appear.
For this piece, it’s recommended to sing the kobushi with the image of applying a very strong, momentary vibrato.
If you still find it difficult to execute the kobushi, try gently nodding your head as you apply it.
Doing so can make this type of ornament easier to produce.