Hikawa Kiyoshi Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

south windHikawa Kiyoshi22rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa / South Wind [Official]

A refreshing, uplifting song full of positivity has arrived from Kiyoshi Hikawa.

Its message—singing of the courage to move forward and overcome hardships while holding hope for a bright future—is striking.

Paired with simple visuals, it becomes a deeply resonant, message-rich work.

Released in March 2021, this track can be called an ambitious piece that symbolizes a new step, fitting to mark the 22nd anniversary of Hikawa’s career.

It’s the perfect song when you want courage to face life or to fire yourself up.

With its strong kayōkyoku flavor, as long as you can faithfully deliver Hikawa’s expansive high notes and sustained tones, you should be able to perform it well!

Genkai Boat SongHikawa Kiyoshi23rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Genkai Boat Song [Official]

This is a song by a young fisherman, fired up to head out to sea and bring in a big catch.

In his powerful performance, the still youthful and fresh Hikawa shows the strength of a Kyushu man.

Even though it sings of the rough Genkai Sea and manliness, it also reveals the softer side of a Kyushu man when it comes to his mother and his lover—that’s part of his charm.

Setouchi BluesHikawa Kiyoshi24rank/position

Setouchi Blues

There’s the Setouchi Sea Line that connects Hiroshima Prefecture and Ehime Prefecture across the Seto Inland Sea, and in Takamatsu it’s the Shikoku Ferry, right? In the third verse, the place reached is Matsuyama Port in Ehime Prefecture, and although it’s a travel song about searching for a woman he longs to see, this time Kiyoshi Hikawa’s style feels more like mood kayō rather than full-on enka.

On “Uta no Natsu Matsuri,” Hikawa collaborated with Yuzu on ‘Eikō no Kakehashi’ and received rave reviews, and he’s been taking on challenges without being bound by genre.

Kiyoshi’s Soran BushiHikawa Kiyoshi25rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Kiyoshi’s Soran Bushi [Official]

A masterpiece that resounds with a superb arrangement of a traditional Hokkaido folk song.

Set to the powerful rhythms once passed down by fishermen, it weaves in the joys and hopes of life.

Kiyoshi Hikawa’s robust vocals blend perfectly with the modern arrangement.

Released as a single in May 2007, it reached No.

3 on the Oricon charts and won the Gold Award at the 49th Japan Record Awards.

It was performed as the “YOSAKOI Soran Kouhaku Special” at the 58th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, captivating audiences with a dazzling stage.

Ideal for group singing, this song is highly recommended for recreation at day-service centers.

With lively call-and-response, everyone can enjoy a fun time together.

My beloved TequiloHikawa Kiyoshi26rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa / My Beloved Tequila [Official]

Hikawa Kiyoshi’s classic “Itoshi no Tekīro” is memorable for its passionate melody.

Released not as an enka song but as a kayōkyoku track, it blends a distinctly Japanese kayōkyoku sound with Latin elements centered on bolero and flamenco in just the right balance.

The vocal range is somewhat wide, so it can be selective about who can sing it, but since it doesn’t feature kobushi—the intricate pitch ornamentation typical of enka—it’s actually one of the easier Hikawa Kiyoshi songs to sing.

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Because you are hereHikawa Kiyoshi27rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Because You’re Here [Official]

Kiyoshi Hikawa’s masterpiece “Anata ga Iru Kara” is memorable for its moving lyrics.

It’s neither enka nor kayōkyoku; it was released as a pure pop song.

As such, you won’t find the complex vocal lines that demand the high-level singing technique typical of enka.

The tempo is relaxed and the vocal range isn’t very wide, making it very easy to sing.

It’s extremely catchy, so even people in their 70s and older who aren’t familiar with pop music should be able to sing it without any trouble.

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motherHikawa Kiyoshi28rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Mother [Official]

This is a hit song by Kiyoshi Hikawa that sings of deep love and gratitude for a mother.

Set to a gentle, warm melody, it conveys feelings for a cherished presence and the universal bond between mother and child.

Crafted by a stellar production team, this gem portrays the profound parent-child connection and unconditional love through a moving vocal performance.

Released in February 2020, it received high acclaim, including the Best Vocal Performance award at the 62nd Japan Record Awards.

With Rei Nakanishi’s delicate lyrics and Masato Sugimoto’s emotionally rich melody in perfect harmony, it’s an ideal gift for Mother’s Day.

Why not entrust the gratitude that’s hard to put into words to this song and give it to someone special?