Takashi Hosokawa Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Ah, what a beautiful woman.Hosokawa Takashi15rank/position

Ah, what a beautiful woman.

Takashi Hosokawa is also skilled at expressing masculine melancholy.

Among his songs, the one that especially conveys this mood is “Ah, A Good Woman.” Although it has a very cool, mature melody, the enka elements aren’t particularly strong; the vocal line leans more toward kayōkyoku.

As a result, there are no kobushi (the intricate pitch bends that require complex rises and falls).

If you follow the pitch accurately and add vibrato where needed, it’s quite singable—so much so that you can aim for a high karaoke score.

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Sadamé RiverHosokawa Takashi16rank/position

Sadamé River

Takashi Hosokawa’s classic “Sadamegawa” is notable for its gentle melody.

Among his songs, this one is particularly slow in tempo.

A slower tempo means the kobushi (ornamental vocal turns) are more relaxed.

It’s not that kobushi appear less often, but because there’s no need to rapidly move up and down in pitch, it’s far easier than typical enka.

With the slow tempo comes many long tones, so be sure to take breaths properly during rests.

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Hotaru grassHosokawa Takashi17rank/position

Hotaru grass

Among Takashi Hosokawa’s songs, Hotaru-gusa stands out as a masterpiece renowned for its refined, subdued style.

The piece sits somewhere between kayōkyoku and enka.

In terms of difficulty, it feels close to Kōkō San Nensei.

Toward the end of the A melody, there are two instances of kobushi—ornamental pitch bends that move the melody up and down—but beyond that there are no notable tricky sections.

Even those kobushi aren’t particularly difficult compared with typical enka, so anyone with some experience singing enka should be able to perform it without trouble.

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chance encounterHosokawa Takashi18rank/position

chance encounter

Takashi Hosokawa’s classic “Yukizuri” is notable for its wistful melody.

Around the time he released this song, Hosokawa was focusing on mellow, ballad-like enka, and this track is no exception, featuring a gentle, sweet vocal line.

Thanks to its relaxed tempo, there are some fairly long sustained notes, but because the song doesn’t demand great vocal power, its overall difficulty is on the lower side.

The absence of intricate kobushi (ornamental vocal turns) also makes it easier to sing.

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Cape KamuiHosokawa Takashi19rank/position

Takashi Hosokawa / Cape Kamui

Takashi Hosokawa, a grand master beloved in living rooms across Japan for his powerful high notes honed through folk songs and his larger-than-life personality.

Marking the major milestone of 50 years in his art, he released the second commemorative single in January 2026: “Kamui Misaki.” Set at Cape Kamui on the Shakotan Peninsula in his home of Hokkaido, it’s a full-fledged enka number that pours unreachable longing into the rough waves and winds of the Sea of Japan.

The music video, created entirely with AI, also drew attention for its outlandish concept of him blasting into space dressed as a ninja.

Prepare to be overwhelmed by his unwavering vocal power!

Life Dream ShogiHosokawa Takashi20rank/position

Takashi Hosokawa / Life Dream Shogi

This is a memorable song with lyrics that liken life to shogi.

It expresses the ups and downs of life, challenges, and the path to success by comparing them to shogi pieces and strategies.

Takashi Hosokawa’s distinctive, sultry warmth and gentle storytelling feel fresh, resulting in an enka number that blends strength with brightness.

It was released in May 2017 as the single “Enmusubi Iwai Uta / Jinsei Yume Shogi,” and was also included on the album “Takashi Hosokawa Complete Collection: Enmusubi Iwai Uta / Jinsei Yume Shogi,” released in November of the same year.

This work is recommended for people of all ages as a cheering song that gives you the courage to face forward and try again when you stand at a crossroads in life or experience setbacks.

Vegetable SongSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Hosokawa Takashi21rank/position

Vegetable Song [With Singing] – Nursery Rhyme/Hand-Play Song

This is a fingerplay song that helps kids learn the names of vegetables in a fun way: “The Vegetable Song.” A variety of vegetables appear in time with the music, each introduced in a playful way.

By singing along to the rhythm and moving their hands, children may start to feel closer to vegetables.

Help them learn about tasty veggies in a fun, cute way—through their ears and their bodies.

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