[2026] Easy Enka Songs Recommended for Karaoke – Male Singers Edition

When it comes to music genres that feel like the heartland of Japan, enka is undoubtedly at the top of the list.

From the Showa era to the Reiwa present, timeless enka classics continue to be sung and remain enduring favorites at karaoke.

That said, singing enka often demands above-average vocal ability.

Many people may feel they can’t sing it well, or that they’d like to try but the bar seems high.

In this article, we introduce staple popular enka songs by male singers that are relatively easy to sing—even within a genre known for technically challenging pieces—along with some recent tracks.

We also have a separate article featuring easy enka recommendations for women to sing at karaoke, so be sure to check that out too!

Playlist

[2026] Easy Enka Songs Recommended for Karaoke – Male Singers Edition
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Northern SpringSen Masao		Masaao Sen’s signature song, singing of his feelings for his hometown
2	Mount IwakiMiyama Hiroshi		Miyama Hiroshi’s famous song that grandly sings of a man’s emotions, set against Mount Iwaki
3	North TavernHosokawa Takashi		A classic song that depicts the beginning of a romance in a northern country's tavern
4	Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo		A masterpiece that expresses Yoshikazu Ikuzo’s loneliness and lingering attachment
5	draft (cold air seeping through gaps)Sugi Ryōtarō		Ryotaro Sugi's Torasan no Kinsan theme song
6	When the red spider lilies bloomNakazawa Takuya		A masterpiece that expresses the autumn atmosphere and a bittersweet love
7	a red handkerchiefIshihara Yūjirō		A classic that captures the melancholy of men. It became a huge hit as a movie’s theme song.
8	Brother ShipsToba Ichirō		A gem of a piece depicting the bond of fisherman brothers in Ichiro Toba’s debut song
9	The Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisaku		Eisaku Okawa's winter enka hit songs
10	freezing rainKayama Akio		A classic enka song that expresses a woman's emotions
11	Brotherly Code of HonorKitajima Saburō		A classic enka song that sings of duty and human compassion
12	Sake of TearsŌki Nobuo		A classic enka song that portrays a man's heart trying to drown out love's longing with alcohol
13	Dawn has rosy fingersYamauchi Keisuke		An enka single that beautifully sings of a fleeting love
14	Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi		Kenichi Mikawa’s signature song depicts a Scorpio woman
15	south windHikawa Kiyoshi		Hikawa Kiyoshi’s new song of courage and hope
16	People are travelersYamamoto Jōji		Empathy from men for an anthem of life
17	Homeward Journey to the NorthKobayashi Akira		A gentle song depicting a man's feelings as he returns to his hometown
18	Life is like a Naniwa-bushi (a melodramatic ballad).Hosokawa Takashi		An explanation of easily singable songs by Takashi Hosokawa
19	nostalgic personSen Masao		Masao Sen’s “Natsukashi no Hito” is easy to sing.
20	DreamYoshi Ikuzo		Not enka but pop, narrow vocal range
21	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		A socially conscious masterpiece that depicts the feelings of men and women
22	Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s classic song “Yukiguni” has a melody filled with sorrow.
23	Chome-chomehoriemonn		Feeling refreshed and exhilarated with a Horiemon cheer song
24	Calm or stormIchijō Kanta		A powerful song that portrays the life of a sea fisherman
25	I want loveMaekawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Maekawa skillfully captures a masterpiece that sings of a woman’s heart
26	Rose music boxMaekawa Kiyoshi		Introduction to Kiyoshi Maekawa’s classic song “Rose Music Box”
27	festivalKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima’s “Matsuri” is an enka song suitable for beginners.
28	The sky of TokyoKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima’s new song “Tokyo no Sora” is easy to sing in a low register.
29	The northern city, HakodateKitagawa Daisuke		Expressing a port town love story in Showa-era kayōkyoku
30	Song of ThanksYoshi Ikuzo		An easy-to-sing blues-style classic by Yoshi Ikuzo
31	South… spring and summerYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s classic song “Nanbu” is a song about longing for one’s hometown.
32	Blues of SorrowYoshi Ikuzo		Yoshi Ikuzo’s “Ai no Blues” is easy to sing.
33	To my daughter…Yoshi Ikuzo		A masterpiece by a father contemplating his daughter's departure to her husband's home
34	passionate flameYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s classic song “Jōen” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
35	Drunken SongYoshi Ikuzo		Feature explanation of a fusion song of enka and jazz, “Yoiuta”
36	pinwheelYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s new song: a fusion of enka and pop
37	Song of FarewellKobayashi Akira		A cover of a school song sung by Akira Kobayashi
38	Scarlet LipsYamauchi Keisuke		Keisuke Yamauchi’s Showa-style enka single “Kuchibiru Scarlet” (Scarlet Lips)
39	Big brotherYamakawa Yutaka		A simple enka imbued with respect for my older brother
40	The Blue Bird of HappinessYamamoto Jōji		Beloved Enka Classics by Joji Yamamoto
41	It’s nice, it’s nice.Takeshima Hiroshi		Hiroshi Takeshima's debut song is a cheerful enka.
42	The first person I fell in love withTakeshima Hiroshi		Introducing Hiroshi Takashima’s famous song “The First Person I Ever Loved”
43	Downtown Innocencetatsumi yūto		A refreshing downtown ode to life by a college student enka singer
44	Beside the TearsSen Masao		Masao Sen’s Tearful Next, Hawaiian-style Enka
45	Fragments of Men and WomenMaekawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Maekawa’s classic “Fragments of a Man and a Woman,” with a Showa kayō (retro Showa-era pop) vibe
46	Northern fishing groundsKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima’s manly song— a rugged, easy-to-sing classic.
47	YumetoKitajima Saburō		An unconventional melodic pop work by Saburo Kitajima
48	bridgeKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima’s classic song “Hashi” (“Bridge”) is a man’s anthem that gives courage.
49	I’m heading to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo		A signature song by Yoshikazu Ikuzō that humorously depicts rural life
50	Elegy of a Port TownYoshi Ikuzo		The melancholy-tinged masterpiece by Itsuki Hiroshi, “Minatomachi Banka.”
51	Kokoro KaleidoscopeYamauchi Keisuke		Keisuke Yamauchi’s new song “Kokoro Mangekyo” (Heart Kaleidoscope)
52	wind chimeYamamoto Jōji		The enka song “Fūrin” is cheerful and suitable for beginners.
53	homesicknesstatsumi yūto		Yuto Tatsumi: The World of Enka Reflecting on His Hometown
54	Inarimachi Love Songtatsumi yūto		A classic enka brimming with human warmth, set in Inaricho