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Sayuri Ishikawa Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Sayuri Ishikawa, who debuted as an idol singer in 1973, was highly regarded for her vocal ability but seemed to struggle to really break through.

However, when “Tsugaru Kaikyō Fuyugeshiki” became a massive hit in 1977, she quickly rose into the top ranks of the enka world and followed it with a string of hits, eventually becoming one of the leading figures representing Japanese enka.

Sayuri Ishikawa Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (41–50)

Wings of FarewellIshikawa Sayuri46rank/position

“Sayonara no Tsubasa” (Wings of Farewell) is the 48th single by Sayuri Ishikawa, released in 1988.

Although Ishikawa is famous as an enka singer, this song carries a Latin flavor reminiscent of flamenco.

Of course, her powerful, outstanding vocal ability is as compelling as ever.

The lyrics, which depict a parting between two people separated by an airplane, are truly heartrending.

It’s also a track that lets you appreciate a different side of Sayuri Ishikawa, so be sure to give it a listen!

Beach SongIshikawa Sayuri47rank/position

This is a song where you can hear Sayuri Ishikawa’s lively enka.

It sings about the everyday life that fishermen have led unchanged since long ago and will continue to lead, and it gently conveys the importance of that everyday normalcy.

In the middle, the Hama Jinku is quoted and sung; as a drinking song traditionally sung along the Miyagi Prefecture coast, this jinku conveys the vigor of the fishermen.