Takashi Hosokawa Popular Song Rankings [2026]

He, who can be considered a grand master among Japanese enka singers, is a certified performer of the Min’yō Mihashi school and also goes by the name Michitaka Mihashi.

Renowned for his overwhelming vocal prowess, he produced numerous hit songs such as “Yagiri no Watashi” and “Naniwabushi Dayo Jinsei wa.”

Here is a collection of his popular tracks.

Playlist

Takashi Hosokawa Popular Song Rankings [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	North TavernHosokawa Takashi		A poignant love story woven in a tavern of a northern town
2	Nostalgic JonkaraHosokawa Takashi		A famous song by Takashi Hosokawa. The folk-style singing is difficult.
3	Life is like a Naniwa-bushi (a melodramatic ballad).Hosokawa Takashi		An explanation of easily singable songs by Takashi Hosokawa
4	Yagiri no Watashi (Yagiri Ferry)Hosokawa Takashi		A famous song that portrays the feelings of a man and woman eloping at the Yagiri no Watashi ferry
5	lingering regretHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s classic “Kokoro no Kori,” an easy-to-sing masterpiece
6	Man BoatHosokawa Takashi		The soul and melancholy of fishermen who challenge the rough northern seas
7	NebutaHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa's famous song that sings about the Aomori Nebuta Festival
8	Love Song of SadoHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s love-themed folk song set on Sado Island
9	Tsugaru Mountain SongHosokawa Takashi		The Tsugaru mountain song is a traditional folk song of three prefectures and is sung with a shakuhachi flute.
10	Tsugaru Nakase-bushiHosokawa Takashi		The passion of Tsugaru, Takashi Hosokawa’s powerful enka
11	Harbor night viewHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s classic song “Minato Yakei” is a melancholy tune.
12	Original songHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa and Konomi Mori appear as enka singers
13	Tontchin-Kanchin Ikkyu-san (parody song)Hosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa promotes switching from feature phones to smartphones
14	Let’s ONDO AgainHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s enka requires caution with the high register.
15	Ah, what a beautiful woman.Hosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s classic song that sings of a man’s melancholy, “Ah, A Fine Woman.”
16	Sadamé RiverHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s classic hit “Sadamegawa,” with a relaxed tempo
17	Hotaru grassHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s “Hotaru-gusa” is a masterpiece and easy to sing.
18	chance encounterHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s classic song “Yukizuri”
19	Cape KamuiHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa sings about the scenery of his hometown.
20	Life Dream ShogiHosokawa Takashi		A passionate song that likens life's challenges to shogi (Japanese chess)
21	Vegetable SongSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Hosokawa Takashi		This helps you enjoyably learn the names of vegetables...
22	Brother ShipsHosokawa Takashi		The tuna fishing show that’s aired over New Year’s, …
23	winter stormHosokawa Takashi		A classic enka song that portrays the winter of the northern country and a poignant, aching heart. The Tsugaru shamisen leaves a strong impression.
24	North GobanchoHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s heartwarming song portrays the warmth of people in a northern town.
25	Kinosaki Love SongHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s famous ballad set in Kinosaki Onsen
26	Dream-Drunk PersonHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa fuses enka and pop.
27	Woman’s Crossroads: A Night I Might Lose Myself to YouHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s classic song, featuring an emotionally rich singing voice, is captivating.
28	YakushimaHosokawa Takashi		I wish for strength like Yakushima’s Jomon Sugi.
29	Here comes the cheer song!Hosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s encouraging cheer song
30	Lingering Snow, TsugaruHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s easy-to-sing songs: “Zansetsu” and “Tsugaru”
31	Tsugaru Jongara-bushiHosokawa Takashi		A masterpiece that powerfully reinterprets Tsugaru folk songs
32	Matchmaking Celebration SongHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s Matchmaking Celebration Song
33	Ring! All together, Japan!Hosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s diverse song “Wa! Morai Nippon”
34	See you at the bar.Hosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s distinctive “Goodbye at the Bar.”
35	Here comes the new fight song!Hosokawa Takashi & Mori Konomi		An energetic duet, a timeless song that resonates with the heart
36	Osomatsu-kun OndoHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa sings the theme song of a Fujio Akatsuka gag manga
37	I’ll sing a cheer song.Hosokawa Takashi		In 1982 and 1983, consecutively, “Kita Sakaba” and…