[2026] Compilation of Enka Singers from Kumamoto
When you hear “Kumamoto Prefecture and enka,” which singers or songs come to mind?
There’s the legendary enka singer born in Kumamoto, Sayuri Ishikawa, who sang the local Kumamoto song Hinokuni e.
And while she isn’t from Kumamoto, many will also recall Fuyumi Sakamoto scoring a hit with another classic Kumamoto local song, Hinokuni no Onna.
In this article, we’ve put together a roundup of enka singers hailing from Kumamoto, the so-called “Land of Fire.”
Be sure to check it out.
Playlist
| [2026] Compilation of Enka Singers from Kumamoto | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)Shimazu Aya | play_arrow | The achievements and vocal ability of enka singer Aya Shimazu |
| 2 | Boat SongYashiro Aki | play_arrow | Aki Yashiro’s Shining Career as a Singer and Her Diverse Activities |
| 3 | The Diva’s Grand StageHoriuchi Haruna | play_arrow | Haruna Horiuchi, a highly skilled enka singer from Kumamoto |
| 4 | Kumamoto BluesTakamiyagi Seiji | play_arrow | An enka singer from Kumamoto delivers a heart-stirring voice that resonates with the soul |
| 5 | I cry over a bad love.Shiranui Suzuka | play_arrow | Suzuka Shiranui, a rising enka star from Kumamoto, makes her debut |
| 6 | Man’s HourglassFukuda Minoru | play_arrow | Minoru Fukuda, an enka singer with a captivating deep voice |
| 7 | March of 365 StepsSuizenji Kiyoko | play_arrow | Over half a century of Kiyoko Suizenji's enka life |
| 8 | Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri | play_arrow | Sayuri Ishikawa, a legend of the enka world |
| 9 | Hometown is in the heart.Tsukahara Teppei | play_arrow | Teppei Tsukahara is an enka singer who loves his hometown, Kumamoto. |
| 10 | A single dreamAoki Miho | play_arrow | Miho Aoki has been active as an enka singer and made a comeback. |
| 11 | Tequila of TearsMasaki Yūji | play_arrow | The Appeal and Achievements of Yuji Masaki, an Enka Singer from Kumamoto |
| 12 | Spring-Waiting SakeHarada Yuuri | play_arrow | Yuri Harada, who shifted from music teacher to enka singer |
| 13 | a secret trystAikawa Masaki | play_arrow | Vocal prowess and popularity of Masaki Aikawa, an enka singer from Kumamoto |
| 14 | Amakusa KatagiAmakusa Jirō | play_arrow | Jirō Amakusa is an enka singer from Amakusa. |
| 15 | patrinia (Japanese valerian)Nishikawa Hitomi | play_arrow | The Career and Appeal of Enka Singer Hitomi Nishikawa |


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