[2026] Easy-to-Sing Enka: From Classic Masterpieces to Recent Hits [Female Singers Edition]

“I’m interested in enka, but which songs are easy to sing at karaoke…?” “I want to find recent enka songs I can sing…” If you’ve got those questions, be sure to check out this article!

When it comes to popular enka tunes sung at karaoke, many people likely imagine classic masterpieces that have been loved for decades.

But we also want you to discover standout enka songs by younger artists from the 2020s and beyond.

This time, we’ve put together a lineup of “easy-to-sing enka,” from timeless classics to recent hits and fan favorites—featuring female singers only!

We’ve also published an article featuring male singers only, so please enjoy that one as well.

Playlist

[2026] Easy-to-Sing Enka: From Classic Masterpieces to Recent Hits [Female Singers Edition]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		A quintessential enka song where the cold of the northern country intersects with the loneliness of life
2	Hamayū DrizzleKadamatsu Miyuki		A classic enka song portraying lingering attachment in a port town
3	Nozomi SakeMori Konomi		A classic enka song that sings of the poignant sorrow of love entrusted to drink
4	From the northern innMiyako Harumi		A classic enka masterpiece by Harumi Miyako that sings of the feelings of heartbreak
5	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s famous song that intertwines cherry blossoms with heartbreak
6	Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko		Chiyoko Shimakura’s 1987 release
7	Fool’s TavernSatono Suzune		Satono Suzuimo’s new song is enka aimed at young people.
8	Sorry, TokyoIwa Misaki		MIsaki Iwasa's enka-pop fusion song becomes a big hit
9	Osaka LonelinessTanaka Aimi		A song about loneliness set in Osaka
10	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s masterpiece, whose view of life and beautiful melody are moving
11	freezing rainHino Mika		A famous song by Mika Hino that sings of the sorrow of parting in the winter rain
12	Fleeting LoveKouzai Kaori		Enka that shines with Kaori Kozai’s mature expressive power
13	Boat SongYashiro Aki		Introducing Aki Yashiro’s challenging enka songs
14	Even though you have no intention (of doing it).Fujii Kaori		Kaori Fujii’s love song expresses complex emotions with a Latin rhythm
15	Keiko’s Dream Opens at NightFuji Keiko		Depicting loneliness and hope in Keiko Fuji’s signature songs
16	From Kyoto to HakataTanaka Aimi		An enka-style song with captivating low-frequency overtones
17	Don’t scold me.Tanaka Aimi		Enka songs that are easy for Aimi Tanaka to sing
18	Ishikari ElegyTanaka Aimi		Aimi Tanaka’s enka “Ishikari Banka” is authentic enka that captivates with fundamental vocal prowess.
19	evening primroseIchikawa Yukino		Sing with attention to dynamics in an emotional song
20	Snow Love BlossomIchikawa Yukino		Sing stepwise from low to high
21	airportTeresa Ten		The airport is an enka-style kayōkyoku song with a relatively low difficulty.
22	Harbor Pier DrizzleIshikawa Sayuri		Success and Characteristics of “Hatoba Shigure”
23	The Ephemeral WomanIchikawa Yukino		Easy to sing with a low difficulty for recital pieces
24	Longing for RainYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s classic: an easy-to-sing song that makes the most of her husky voice
25	MaybeKobayashi Sachiko		In the 1980s hits by Sachiko Kobayashi, more kayōkyoku than enka
26	A beautiful day for lifekawanaka miyuki		Miyuki Kawanaka’s powerful new song “Jinsei Biyori” (A Good Day for Life)
27	maneNagayama Yōko		A signature song inspired by Yoshiharu Habu
28	abandonedNagayama Yōko		Easy-to-sing enka among Yoko Nagayama’s signature songs
29	Woman Harbor TownYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s Showa-era Kayōkyoku cover songs
30	A woman’s heartYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s masterpiece, an enka song with a blues style
31	To my hometown…Yashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s famous song. Low difficulty with vibrato-style kobushi.
32	Bouquet of flowersYashiro Aki		Easy-to-sing pop songs by Aki Yashiro
33	perchKobayashi Sachiko		How to sing Sachiko Kobayashi’s classic song “Tomarigi”
34	a coquettish moodkawanaka miyuki		Miyuki Kawanaka’s sultry mood, a song you can enjoy singing
35	forgotten umbrellaHattori Hiroko		How to sing the enka-style classic “Wasure-gasa”
36	Passionate MamboHattori Hiroko		Hiroko Hattori's Latin-style kayōkyoku (Japanese popular song)
37	Flowers in the mirrorHattori Hiroko		The Fusion of Enka and Kayōkyoku: “Flower in the Mirror”
38	taking shelter from the rainIshihara Junko		Vocal techniques in Junko Ishihara’s “Amayadori”
39	I want to get drunk aloneIshihara Junko		A heartbreak song with a wistful melody and simple vocals
40	Yorisoi grassIshihara Junko		Explain Yorisoigusa, a famous song by Junko Ishihara
41	I’ve fallen for you.Ishihara Junko		Ishihara Junko’s debut song “Horemashita”
42	I want to see you—I wish I could be with you right now.Ishihara Junko		Vocal tips for easy-to-sing hit songs by Junko Ishihara
43	Eternal JourneyIshikawa Sayuri		Sayuri Ishikawa’s new song is a gentle enka ballad.
44	human dramaIshikawa Sayuri		Sayuri Ishikawa's 2003 single
45	stage lightKouzai Kaori		Kaori Kozai’s “Stage Light” is easy to sing.