The Most Idol-Like Star in the Enka World: Easy-to-Sing Songs by Kiyoshi Hikawa

Enka singer Kiyoshi Hikawa, who greatly energized Japan’s enka scene with “Kiyoshi no Zundoko Bushi.” With his idol-like, handsome appearance and stable vocal technique, he sparked a renewed boom in the 2000s, a time when enka was on the decline.

This time, we’re introducing some of Kiyoshi Hikawa’s songs that are easy to sing.

Because his musical background includes rock, many of his tracks have a pop-like feel.

We’ve gathered songs that even those unfamiliar with enka can sing, so be sure to check them out.

Playlist

The Most Idol-Like Star in the Enka World: Easy-to-Sing Songs by Kiyoshi Hikawa
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Akiko of the Starry SkyHikawa Kiyoshi		Akiko of the Starry Sky is an easy-to-sing enka
2	PapillonHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa’s rock masterpiece Papillon
3	Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi no Zundoko-bushi is low in difficulty.
4	Blossom RomanticaHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa’s song, a fusion of Latin and pop
5	It’s okayHikawa Kiyoshi		Singing points of Kiyoshi Hikawa’s “Daijoubu”
6	Ooi Stalker OntaroHikawa Kiyoshi		An enka song by Kiyoshi Hikawa, characterized by a heartwarming melody
7	Osaka dragonflyHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa's 'Osaka Tonbo' is an easy song to sing.
8	phantom / illusion / vision / fantasyHikawa Kiyoshi		Introducing Kiyoshi Hikawa’s classic ballad, “Maboroshi” (Illusion)
9	My beloved TequiloHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa’s classic song: a fusion of Japanese and Latin sounds
10	The Finest BoatmanHikawa Kiyoshi		Hikawa Kiyoshi’s enka songs, ideal for kobushi practice at a low difficulty level
11	Castle of White CloudsHikawa Kiyoshi		Hikawa Kiyoshi’s “Hakuun no Shiro” is authentic/enka in the true traditional style.
12	Because you are hereHikawa Kiyoshi		Hikawa Kiyoshi’s pop songs are easy to sing
13	dreamy sky; sky filled with deep thoughts or feelingsHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa’s pop ballad
14	Don’t worry about it.Hikawa Kiyoshi		Hikawa Kiyoshi’s unconventional pop work “Kinishinai”
15	WonderlandHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa’s visual-kei rock song