Queen of Local Songs: Kaori Mizumori's Easy-to-Sing Tracks

Among female enka singers, Kaori Mizumori stands out as an especially catchy presence, loved by many fans.

When people think of enka, it often requires a very high level of vocal ability—but Kaori Mizumori is different.

Many of the enka songs she performs are catchy numbers that even those without strong singing skills can hum along to and sing together.

This time, we’ve selected some of Kaori Mizumori’s songs that are especially easy to sing.

Be sure to read to the end and find the tracks that suit you!

Playlist

Queen of Local Songs: Kaori Mizumori's Easy-to-Sing Tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Alone in Nagoya at the end of a loveMizumori Kaori		A cheerful local song with a heartbreak theme
2	Shimane Love JourneyMizumori Kaori		Shimane Love Journey warmly portrays the travels of a heartbroken woman.
3	KatsurahamaMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori’s “Katsurahama” is an easy-to-sing enka song.
4	Kujūkuri BeachMizumori Kaori		A moving enka set on Kujukuri Beach
5	Cape HyugaMizumori Kaori		An enka song in which a heartbroken woman expresses her feelings at Cape Hyuga
6	TsuwanoMizumori Kaori		A warm-melodied piece inspired by the townscape of Tsuwano
7	AkiyoshidaiMizumori Kaori		A song about a heartbroken woman facing her sorrow in Akiyoshidai
8	Sanriku ElegyMizumori Kaori		Sanriku Elegy is a powerful enka song.
9	Shinano RoadMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori’s Nagano Prefecture local song
10	Akashi StraitMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori's Akashi Kaikyō is characterized by a wistful melody.
11	Kumano KodoMizumori Kaori		Kumano Kodo is a song that, in the style of enka, is easy to sing.
12	Lovers’ CapeMizumori Kaori		An easy-to-sing enka by Kaori Mizumori—a classic that portrays love set against the backdrop of Mt. Fuji.
13	Omi IslandMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori’s “Oumijima” is a heartrending song that expresses the sorrow of a broken heart.
14	Teshio RiverMizumori Kaori		Teshio River is an easy-to-sing song characterized by powerful vocals.
15	Tateyama Mountain RangeMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori “Tateyama Mountain Range” Easy-to-sing enka
16	Naruko GorgeMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori’s famous song, an easy-to-sing work of wistful melancholy
17	Osaka Love DropletMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori’s 30th anniversary debut song depicting the city of Osaka