【2026】Recommended Enka by Male Singers with Captivating High Notes
Suddenly, if we’re asked to name enka masterpieces known for their high notes, how many can you think of?
Looking at chart-topping J-pop, even today in the Reiwa era there are plenty of songs sung by male vocalists in quite high ranges.
Enka, however, tends to give the impression of melodies spanning a broad range that are delivered with advanced vocal technique and expressive power, rather than emphasizing high notes per se.
In this article, we’ve compiled masterpieces by singers who showcase the soaring, beautiful high notes unique to enka.
From classic songs loved for generations to the latest tracks by up-and-coming artists, this is a must-read not only for listeners who love male high-tone vocals but also for those looking for a challenge at karaoke!
Playlist
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| 1 | Nostalgic JonkaraHosokawa Takashi | play_arrow | A masterpiece whose folk-style enka by Takashi Hosokawa resonates with the heart |
| 2 | Tokyo EnkaKurokawa Shinichiro | play_arrow | An enka set in a downtown neighborhood, captivating with its high notes and melancholy. |
| 3 | The petal-blizzard from that dayOotaki Hikaru | play_arrow | Hikaru Otaki: A moving enka song depicting the bond between mother and child |
| 4 | Kanazawa Nostalgia SongMatsubara Takeshi | play_arrow | Takeyuki Matsubara’s classic song sings the heart of Kanazawa. |
| 5 | Back Alley Fireflieskoori kenta | play_arrow | Kenta Koori, the famous song that likens feelings of love to fireflies |
| 6 | Solo Journey with the Tsugaru ShamisenSaisei | play_arrow | Enka that stirs the soul of a lonely traveler |
| 7 | Wandering ShipMori Shinichi | play_arrow | Shinichi Mori’s classic song that sings of heartbreak and the transience of life |
| 8 | Winter MoonHikawa Kiyoshi | play_arrow | A moving enka that sings of loneliness with the moon as its theme |
| 9 | Snow, Moon, and Flowerstatsumi yūto | play_arrow | Yuto Tatsumi “Setsugekka”: Seasonal Sentiments |
| 10 | Hokkai Port FestivalMiyama Hiroshi | play_arrow | An enka song that sings of Hiroshi Miyama’s fisherman spirit |
| 11 | I long for Southern HokkaidoKoyama Yudai | play_arrow | Yudai Koyama’s debut song that sings of nostalgia for Hokkaido |
| 12 | Mother-longing SakeFukuda Kouhei | play_arrow | Kohei Fukuda’s enka “Tenryu Nagashi” |
| 13 | Sinful LoveFutami Souichi | play_arrow | Soichi Futami, an enka ballad depicting a mature romance |
| 14 | Nanbu Love SongMatsuzaka Yuuki | play_arrow | Yuuki Matsuzaka’s “Song of Homesickness” resonates with the heart. |
| 15 | Boatwoman’s SongMitsubishi Michiya | play_arrow | A famous song with the captivating high notes of Michiya Mihashi: The Sorrow of the Female Boatman |
| 16 | Funamizaka (Funami Slope)Sora Daiki | play_arrow | A wistful love song, the third installment in the Hokkaido series |
| 17 | inner voiceFutami Souichi | play_arrow | Souichi Futami's gratitude song, composed by Saburo Kitajima |


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