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