Hikawa Kiyoshi Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Because you are hereHikawa Kiyoshi29rank/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 Kiyoshi30rank/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?

Tokyo, the City of DreamsHikawa Kiyoshi31rank/position

Tokyo, the City of Dreams

I can picture the city’s neon lights wet with rain, shimmering across the sidewalks like blossoms of light.

Sung with rich emotion by Kiyoshi Hikawa—an artist who captivates many fans with his genre-defying expressiveness—this piece is included on the album “Kiyoshi Hikawa: Enka Masterpiece Collection 4 ~ Banba no Chutaro ~,” released in September 2004.

Set in nighttime Tokyo—Gaien and Ginza—it portrays a wistful longing to make love bloom, perfectly matching the damp atmosphere of a spring night.

The images of red and blue city lights swaying evoke a fantastical beauty that overlaps with illuminated night cherry blossoms.

Listening on the way home from hanami, gazing at the passing city lights from a car window, might make the mood feel all the more romantic.

Original songHikawa Kiyoshi32rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa, who is from Fukuoka Prefecture, appears in a commercial for Kanefuku, a local company, and performs an original song.

It’s a number delivered in a bright tone over a dazzling accompaniment—once you hear it, it leaves a strong impression and makes you want to hum along.

Although it’s a short piece you can only hear in the commercial, you can fully enjoy enka-style embellishments like kobushi and vibrato.

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PapillonHikawa Kiyoshi33rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Papillon (Butterfly) [Official]

Hikawa Kiyoshi’s unique masterpiece “Papillon,” with its strong rock flavor.

Hikawa Kiyoshi originally liked visual-kei rock, and this work offers a glimpse of his musical roots.

Its melody is reminiscent of DIR EN GREY, grand yet infused with a sense of drive.

That said, it’s not the kind of rock that features shouts or death vocals; the vocal line is more relaxed, closer to kayōkyoku, so the overall difficulty is on the lower side.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.

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dreamy sky; sky filled with deep thoughts or feelingsHikawa Kiyoshi34rank/position

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Omohi Zora [Official]

Kiyoshi Hikawa’s first pop album, Papillon.

This piece is one of the tracks included on the album, and it’s known as a ballad that’s exceptionally easy to sing.

Although it’s a pop work, it doesn’t feature the rapid-fire delivery or complex melodic jumps common in recent pop songs.

It firmly incorporates elements of kayōkyoku (classic Japanese popular music), making it a great recommendation even for those who feel uneasy about recent music trends.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Kiyoshi’s Reiwa OndoHikawa Kiyoshi35rank/position

Kiyoshi’s Reiwa Ondo

When you listen to this song, you can’t help but smile and clap along—many of you might feel the same.

Released by Kiyoshi Hikawa in 2019, this piece is a bon-odori-style song created to celebrate the dawn of the Reiwa era.

While grounded in the traditional ondo rhythm, its modern arrangement makes it enjoyable for people of all ages.

The lyrics express hope for the future and a positive outlook, carrying a warm message that invites everyone to dance together.

Featured as the ending theme of the radio program “Kiyoshi Hikawa-bushi” and performed during Hikawa’s headlining stage shows, this track is sure to liven up celebratory occasions where you want a bright atmosphere—weddings, longevity celebrations, New Year parties, and more.