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[Mysterious Enka] A Collection of Easy-to-Sing Songs by Midori Oka [2026]

Although she showed talent in the field of folk music from a young age, Midori Oka made her debut as an idol in her teens, then—after a brief period of activity—made the unusual shift to becoming an enka singer.

It took time for her to truly break through, but a series of songs known as the “Mysterious Enka Trilogy,” beginning with Kiri no Kawa (composed by Tetsuya Gen) released in 2016, became hits, and she appeared on Kōhaku the following year.

In recent years, she has showcased her overwhelming vocal ability on the popular show Chidori no Oni Renchan, and her wide-ranging activities have earned her attention among younger generations as well.

This article compiles relatively easy, approachable songs for those who want to try singing Oka’s tracks at karaoke.

Enka beginners are welcome to take a look!

Playlist

[Mysterious Enka] A Collection of Easy-to-Sing Songs by Midori Oka [2026]
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1Melody for TomorrowOka Midori
Melody for TomorrowOka Midoriplay_arrow
Okamido­ri's pop ballad masterpiece, a heartrending singing voice
2Okesa migratory birdOka Midori
Okesa migratory birdOka Midoriplay_arrow
A former idol makes her debut in enka, and the contrast is generating buzz.
3Green Que Sera SeraOka Midori
Green Que Sera SeraOka Midoriplay_arrow
Reiwa Rhythm Kayō: “Midori no Que Sera Sera”
4Toridori Yumemidori feat. DJ KOOOka Midori
Toridori Yumemidori feat. DJ KOOOka Midoriplay_arrow
Oka Midori 20th Anniversary Commemorative, Japanese-style techno song
5Evening Horn of SadoOka Midori
Evening Horn of SadoOka Midoriplay_arrow
Sado no Yubue is Okamidoi’s signature song.
6Blizzard of Blossoms of a WomanOka Midori
Blizzard of Blossoms of a WomanOka Midoriplay_arrow
Midorio Oka’s uplifting classic enka hits!
7Tear SongOka Midori
Tear SongOka Midoriplay_arrow
A Dramatic New Song Commentary by Midori Oka
8paper craneOka Midori
paper craneOka Midoriplay_arrow
Enka singer Midori Oka’s “Paper Crane” enters the Top 20 for the first time
9rotating lantern; life-flashing-before-your-eyes (metaphor)Oka Midori
rotating lantern; life-flashing-before-your-eyes (metaphor)Oka Midoriplay_arrow
An enka-folk song set in Asakusa
10Kiyamachi in the RainOka Midori
Kiyamachi in the RainOka Midoriplay_arrow
A poignant enka composed by Tetsuya Gen, “Ame no Kiyamachi” (Rainy Kiyamachi).
11Goto Koi TsubakiOka Midori
Goto Koi TsubakiOka Midoriplay_arrow
A local song set in the Goto Islands that Midori Oka released in January 2020
12Ticket of PartingOka Midori
Ticket of PartingOka Midoriplay_arrow
An enka song by Midori Oka. Its high notes are distinctive.
13The camellia princess has bloomed.Oka Midori
The camellia princess has bloomed.Oka Midoriplay_arrow
A classic kayōkyoku song that embodies the world of La Traviata
14Crimson Japanese lantern (plant)Oka Midori
Crimson Japanese lantern (plant)Oka Midoriplay_arrow
A masterpiece that beautifully sings of the bitterness of the Asakusa Hozuki Market
15Misty RiverOka Midori
Misty RiverOka Midoriplay_arrow
Okamido's 'Kiri no Kawa' was a breakout song