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[2026] Enka singer from Kyushu

When you become a fan of a particular artist or band, many people naturally start to wonder where the singer or members are from.

If they happen to be from the same place as you, it somehow makes you feel a little happy.

With that in mind, this time I’ve put together an article themed around enka singers from Kyushu.

Speaking of singers from Kyushu, even just looking at Fukuoka Prefecture, it has produced many well-known musicians such as Yosui Inoue, Seiko Matsuda, Hiromi Go, Ayumi Hamasaki, Ringo Sheena, and Masamune Kusano of Spitz.

But what about enka singers—who are they? If you’re curious, be sure to check out the article!

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[2026] Enka singer from Kyushu
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1eastThe Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisaku
The Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisakuplay_arrow
Eisaku Okawa’s enka life and achievements
2eastBoat SongYashiro Aki
Boat SongYashiro Akiplay_arrow
The Appeal and Activities of Aki Yashiro, the Queen of Enka
3eastLimit-Break x SurvivorHikawa Kiyoshi
Limit-Break x SurvivorHikawa Kiyoshiplay_arrow
Kiyoshi Hikawa is a popular singer in the enka world, known for his diverse musicality.
4eastCrossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri
Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuriplay_arrow
Sayuri Ishikawa continues to thrive as a diva of enka
5eastMigratory bird wearing hakamaShimazu Aya
Migratory bird wearing hakamaShimazu Ayaplay_arrow
Aki Shimazu's Enka Career and International Expansion
6eastA Man’s Departure by ShipKitayama Takeshi
A Man’s Departure by ShipKitayama Takeshiplay_arrow
Takeshi Kitayama, enka singer, captivates many fans
7eastCrimson ButterflyYamauchi Keisuke
Crimson ButterflyYamauchi Keisukeplay_arrow
Keisuke Yamauchi’s Enka Career and Musical Innovation
8eastThe Life of Mutsu (Including “A Thousand Ryō of Guts”)Murata Hideo
The Life of Mutsu (Including “A Thousand Ryō of Guts”)Murata Hideoplay_arrow
Hideo Murata influenced the world of popular music with his unique style that fused rokyoku narrative singing and kayō (Japanese popular song).
9eastWoman’s DepartureMatsubara Nobue
Woman’s DepartureMatsubara Nobueplay_arrow
Nobue Matsubara: The Life and Activities of an Enka Singer
10eastSong of IppondokkoSuizenji Kiyoko
Song of IppondokkoSuizenji Kiyokoplay_arrow
Kiyoko Suizenji’s half-century of activity and signature songs
11eastLove Song of Okikatsuki Nana
Love Song of Okikatsuki Nanaplay_arrow
Nana Katsuki is an enka singer from Fukuoka.
12eastAttachment StationOgawa Misuzu
Attachment StationOgawa Misuzuplay_arrow
Misuzu Ogawa: enka singer, from Kitakyushu
13eastSentiments of a Journey to WuxiOgata Daisaku
Sentiments of a Journey to WuxiOgata Daisakuplay_arrow
Enka singer Daisaku Ogata’s breakout work and diverse activities
14eastsoft, blessed rainShimazu Etsuko
soft, blessed rainShimazu Etsukoplay_arrow
Etsuko Shimazu is a skilled enka singer.
15eastOnce in a dreamKoda Shin
Once in a dreamKoda Shinplay_arrow
The Life and Work of Enka Singer Shin Koda