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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)

Night Parade of One Hundred DemonsIshikawa Sayuri41rank/position

This commercial brings together a star-studded lineup led by Sayuri Ishikawa, with LUNA SEA’s SUGIZO, RIZE’s KenKen, DJ RENA, and Nyangostar.

It’s a PEPSI J-Cola spot featuring an awe-inspiring, festival-like spectacle: dancers marching around a massive float carrying the musicians.

The piece performed in the video is “Hyakki Yagyo.” It’s a track that feels like an arrangement of the Soran Bushi folk song, and above all, Ishikawa’s soaring vocals command an overwhelming presence.

Not to be outdone, SUGIZO’s guitar and KenKen’s bass fire back in kind.

It’s a powerful number whose intensity can only be experienced through a collaboration of such lavish artists.

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Sunset Steps, ContinuedIshikawa Sayuri42rank/position

Since this song has “Continuation” in the title, of course there is a first part, and this is a sequel to “Yuyake Dandan.” “Yuyake Dandan” refers to the slope that descends to Yanaka Ginza in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo, and the sunset seen from the top of its stairs is a famous scenic spot.

Set in this warm, close-knit neighborhood, the song depicts the everyday life of a widow who continues to live cheerfully even after losing her husband.

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Higo Bon SongIshikawa Sayuri43rank/position

This is a passionate enka number sung by Sayuri Ishikawa, who was born in Kumamoto City, pouring her burning feelings for her hometown into every note.

Her overwhelming vocal prowess seizes listeners’ hearts and draws them instantly into the world of the song.

With lyrics by Hiroo Takada and music by Takashi Miki, it was released as a single in April 2008.

The coupling track features “Yanesen Kouta.” Whether you want to reflect on the spirit of Kumamoto’s landscape or experience a soul-stirring voice, this song is sure to sink deeply into your heart.

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Echigo goze (blind female itinerant musicians from Echigo)Ishikawa Sayuri44rank/position

Sayuri Ishikawa has been active since the 1970s and continues to energetically release new works even in the Reiwa era.

Her single Echigo Goze, released in October 2023, drew attention because the lyrics were written during his lifetime by Tadashi Kitajō, who passed away in 2021, specifically for Ishikawa.

Listening to Ishikawa’s respectful vocal delivery toward the goze, Kitajō’s lyrics, and Keisuke Hama’s somewhat wistful melody, you can almost picture the goze on their harsh journeys.

Honestly, it’s difficult to imitate Ishikawa’s singing, with its seamless shifts between head voice and chest voice, but there are no extremely strong kobushi inflections or vibrato, the vocal range is relatively narrow, and there are spots to breathe before the flowing melodic lines—so with patient practice, it becomes quite singable.

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Soran BushiIshikawa Sayuri, Tamaoki Koji45rank/position

Sayuri Ishikawa and Koji Tamaki are performing a duet of the Soran Bushi.

Sayuri Ishikawa’s voice is truly beautiful, and even when she sings the Soran Bushi, it brings out the charm of traditional folk music.

Koji Tamaki is just so quintessentially “Koji Tamaki.” They both look like they’re having a great time, and watching them makes us feel happy too.

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Wings of FarewellIshikawa Sayuri