Popular Enka. Latest Rankings [2026]

We’re excited to present the latest top 100 enka hits from the monthly popularity rankings, listed in order of most views! Enka is a uniquely Japanese music genre.

With a long history, it continues to captivate devoted fans today—so be sure to check it out! The playlist is updated every month.

Playlist

Popular Enka. Latest Rankings [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	A Love Like Ephemeral LightSakishima Jun		Jun Sakishima's lyrical love songs
2	Rhapsody at MidnightMatsushima Mami		Asami Matsushima’s New Song: Night’s Madness and Love
3	Grazioso LoveMegumi Sakino		The debut song of the graceful Megumi Sakino
4	Boat SongYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s enka masterpiece, served as the final headliner at the Kouhaku (NHK New Year’s Eve) show
5	Let’s call it good with this.Mikawa Ken’ichi		Kenichi Mikawa: A Life-Affirming Song for the 60th Anniversary
6	Memories SakeKobayashi Sachiko		An enka masterpiece that sings of alcohol and love
7	Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri		Amagi-goe, a masterpiece of enka, challenging vocal techniques
8	festivalKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima’s “Matsuri” is a low-register piece, but its difficulty level is low.
9	Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo		Yoshi Ikuzo’s masterpiece “Sake”: a withered masterpiece steeped in melancholy
10	Nanukamachi HanakojiAsō Chigusa		An enka song praising Yamagata's local pride
11	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		Tsugaru Strait Winter Scene is characterized by falsetto and kobushi ornamentation.
12	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s upbeat enka song “Yozakura Oshichi”
13	Headwind InnocenceTakeshima Hiroshi		Sing Takeshima Hiroshi’s hit songs with emotion
14	Nostalgic JonkaraHosokawa Takashi		A famous song by Takashi Hosokawa. The folk-style singing is difficult.
15	Love Town CounterTakeshima Hiroshi		Hiroshi Takeshima’s new song danced in the style of Showa-era kayōkyoku
16	The first person I fell in love withTakeshima Hiroshi		Introducing Hiroshi Takashima’s famous song “The First Person I Ever Loved”
17	The Rumored TwoTakeshima Hiroshi		A Showa-era kayō song: catchy and easy to dance to.
18	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		A classic song by Fuyumi Sakamoto that has deepened in love over many years
19	With a fiery heartKobayashi Akira		A featureless song by Akira Kobayashi; pay attention to the rhythm in the chorus.
20	moon pillowTakeshima Hiroshi		Hiroshi Takeshima’s 15th anniversary debut commemorative single
21	Dawn DreamTakeshima Hiroshi		Dawn Dream is a popular coupling track
22	Love is pointless anyway.Takeshima Hiroshi		Anyway, “Koi Nanka” is recommended for karaoke
23	Crimson ButterflyYamauchi Keisuke		An enka song portraying a fleeting love, like a butterfly
24	Brother ShipsToba Ichirō		Introduction of the debut song by a singer from a fisherman's family
25	North TavernHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s “Kita Sakaba” is easy to sing.
26	AfterglowYamauchi Keisuke		A moody Hachiroku-style masterpiece by Keisuke Yamauchi
27	From the northern innMiyako Harumi		Enka masterpieces that heal the pain of heartbreak
28	Northern SpringSen Masao		“Hokkokuno Haru” became a mega hit song
29	Chikumagawa RiverItsuki Hiroshi		Vocal tips for Chikuma River, a signature song by Hiroshi Itsuki
30	Maria of the Labyrinthtatsumi yūto		Yuuto Tatsumi's new song in the style of Showa-era kayōkyoku
31	Cape ErimoMori Shinichi		Cape Erimo is an easy-to-sing enka song.
32	Kamuro-zaka in the chill of cherry-blossom seasonNahomi		An enka piece that weaves a wistful love on a cherry-blossom-dancing slope
33	Sapporo ElegyTakeshima Hiroshi		Takeshima’s third single: Sapporo Elegy
34	A solitary journey to MichinokuYamamoto Jōji		He made Joji Yamamoto a household name nationwide…
35	Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko		A masterpiece that captures the subtleties of life, by Ms. Chiyoko Shimakura...
36	Life’s journeyMisora Hibari		A fusion work of Hibari Misora’s enka and kayōkyoku
37	Kokoro KaleidoscopeYamauchi Keisuke		Keisuke Yamauchi’s new song “Kokoro Mangekyo” (Heart Kaleidoscope)
38	a desperate gambleYamauchi Keisuke		A fusion of enka and rock in Hanakappa’s ending theme
39	It was rainy again in Nagasaki today.Uchiyamada Hiroshi to Cool Five		A song commentary by Hiroshi Uchiyamada and the Cool Five that introduces methods for practicing enka
40	And, KobeMaekawa Kiyoshi		“And then, Kobe” was, in November 1972, dom…
41	celebratory sakeSakamoto Fuyumi		A gem of enka to celebrate a new beginning
42	Crow of DawnTakeshima Hiroshi		Hiroshi Takeshima Debut 15th Anniversary Song
43	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s masterpiece, whose view of life and beautiful melody are moving
44	America BridgeYamakawa Yutaka		The America Bridge is a fusion of Showa-era kayōkyoku and pop music.
45	Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi		Commentary on Kiyoshi Hikawa’s enka hit songs
46	Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa's debut song, a matabi enka (itinerant-traveler enka)
47	Fleeting LoveKouzai Kaori		Kaori Kozai's early enka songs are easy to sing.
48	Osaka ShigureMiyako Harumi		Harumi Miyako’s “Osaka Shigure” is easy to sing.
49	pinwheelYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s new song: a fusion of enka and pop
50	A Man’s Pure Hearttatsumi yūto		Yuto Tatsumi’s Reiwa New Star Enka Song
51	Homeward Journey to the NorthKobayashi Akira		A gentle song depicting a man's feelings as he returns to his hometown
52	It’s nice, it’s nice.Takeshima Hiroshi		Hiroshi Takeshima's debut song is a cheerful enka.
53	grandchildŌizumi Itsurō		Yoshio Oizumi’s signature song about a grandfather’s love for his grandchild
54	Hokkai Port FestivalMiyama Hiroshi		Hiroshi Miyama’s Fisherman’s Anthem, a high-difficulty enka song
55	Dotonbori SentimentTendō Yoshimi		Yoshimi Tendo's 'Dotonbori Ninjō' is easy to sing.
56	The Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisaku		Eisaku Okawa’s signature song released in August 1982
57	Yugiri PortMori Konomi		Konomi Mori’s new song: the bittersweet love of a port town
58	Lake FurenYamauchi Keisuke		Lake Furen is a classic song by the fresh-faced Keisuke Yamauchi.
59	Yokohama TwilightItsuki Hiroshi		A bittersweet love in a port town, a masterpiece by Hiroshi Itsuki
60	Man BoatHosokawa Takashi		The soul and melancholy of fishermen who challenge the rough northern seas
61	Woman of ShinjukuFuji Keiko		The Appeal and Vocal Techniques of Keiko Fuji’s Debut Song
62	Naniwa SpiritSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s Osaka Cheering Song
63	Keiko’s Dream Opens at NightFuji Keiko		Depicting loneliness and hope in Keiko Fuji’s signature songs
64	Enduring RainGodai Natsuko		Natsuko Godai’s signature song “Shinobu Ame” (Enduring Rain)
65	Silent SlopeKouzai Kaori		Kaori Kozai’s Japan Record Award-winning song
66	marine snowjero		The appeal and vocal prowess of Jero’s blockbuster enka song
67	Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten		Explanation of Teresa Teng’s greatest masterpiece vocal technique
68	Two-person sakekawanaka miyuki		Miyuki Kawanaka’s enka song “Futari-zake” is rich in emotion.
69	As I am in love…Akimoto Junko		A husky-voiced classic becomes an unusual hit
70	Sanriku ElegyMizumori Kaori		Sanriku Elegy is a powerful enka song.
71	freezing rainKayama Akio		A Showa-era classic that sings of the bittersweet feelings of heartbreak
72	You can just cry.Futami Souichi		Souichi Futami’s poignant love song expresses the pain of parting.
73	Shirakami-SanchiNagayama Yōko		Yoko Nagayama’s Tsugaru-shamisen songs are popular.
74	Our LullabyToba Ichirō · Yutaka Yamakawa		A song of familial love woven by a brother duo
75	YosakuKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima's Yosaku changed the history of enka.
76	Big brotherYamakawa Yutaka		A simple enka imbued with respect for my older brother
77	Snow, Moon, and Flowerstatsumi yūto		An enka masterpiece that weaves together the four seasons and love
78	The Makioka SistersItsuki Hiroshi		Set against the winter scenery of a snowy country, it depicts a fleeting love.
79	YukoYūji Matsuo		Yushi Matsuo’s heartwarming enka of love
80	TATSUYATanaka Aimi		Tanaka Aimi’s powerful vocal ability and expressiveness
81	A Man’s FistKimura Tetsuji		Teiji Kimura's powerful, manly enka
82	evening cicadaNagayama Yōko		Branded as the “first year of enka,” Ms. Nagayama is an enka singer…
83	A Man’s HarborToba Ichirō		A description of Toba Ichiro’s enka vocal techniques themed around life at sea
84	Premonition of PartingTeresa Ten		“Premonition of Parting” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
85	Mist-bound feelingsYamauchi Keisuke		The enka “Kirijō,” a debut song from high school days
86	Nyōnin KōyaTagawa Toshi-mi		Toshimi Tagawa’s classic song “Nyonin Koya” captivates with its emotionally rich vocals.
87	Wharf of TransienceYamauchi Keisuke		Enka by Yamauchi, “Ruten no Hatoba”: melancholy and allure
88	Snow SongKimura Tetsuji		A Song of Renewal and Hope in the Snow
89	MotherMori Shinichi		A classic enka song that sings of gratitude to one’s mother
90	duckweedKouzai Kaori		The distinctive features of Kaori Kozai’s powerful song Ukinegusa
91	Freeze my heartTakayama Iwao		Takayama Gen’s enka song “Kokoro Koorasete” left a significant mark on the Heisei-era music scene.
92	Blues of the DawnItsuki Hiroshi		Increase in TV enka programs, gaining popularity with an aging population
93	Sake InnKouzai Kaori		Kaori Kozai’s classic “Sake no Yado” is an easy-to-sing enka song.
94	freezing rainHino Mika		A quintessential enka song depicting heartbreak and winter rain
95	The Northern CliffsYamauchi Keisuke		A song of a woman’s wistful heart carried on the sea breeze
96	Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō		A gem of a song that portrays Yujiro Ishihara’s lost love
97	Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)kawanaka miyuki		Miyuki Kawanaka’s classic “Nirinso” is a masterpiece of enka.
98	hay feverIchikawa Yukino		A fusion work of enka and Showa-era kayōkyoku
99	ancient castleMitsubishi Michiya		An enka classic, highly challenging to sing and beloved through the years
100	246Sanada Naoki		An enka song depicting a love story while driving along National Route 246