[People・Songs・Heart] A Collection of Miyuki Kawanaka’s Easy-to-Sing Songs [2026]

Speaking of Miyuki Kawanaka, she debuted in her teens under the name Harumi Kasuga, then, after several years of groundwork, changed to her current name in 1977.

In 1980, one of her signature songs, “Futari Sake,” became a hit, and she appeared on the following year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

She remains a leading enka singer, still active even in the Reiwa era.

For those who want to try singing many of Kawanaka’s celebrated songs at karaoke, this article highlights and compiles relatively approachable tracks that are easier to take on.

Singing like Kawanaka—effortlessly handling everything from soaring high notes and sultry low tones to powerful vocals that give you a strong push—is no easy feat, but let’s practice step by step so we can get closer.