[Queen of Enka] A Collection of Easy-to-Sing Songs by Sayuri Ishikawa [2026]

Sayuri Ishikawa debuted as an idol at 15 but later shifted to enka.

In 1977, she skyrocketed to fame as a leading enka singer with the massive hit Tsugaru Strait – Winter Scene, a masterpiece that left its mark on enka history.

Since then, she has continued to sing many celebrated songs, earning the title “Queen of Enka,” while also showcasing her beautiful voice and vocal prowess across various genres, including pop-style tracks.

Ishikawa’s songs are, of course, hugely popular for karaoke.

This time, especially for beginners to enka, we’ve researched her more singable tracks and will introduce selections ranging from classic hits to songs released in the Reiwa era and beyond!