Hiroshi Itsuki Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Kyoto Love SongItsuki Hiroshi26rank/position

Kyoto Love Song / Hiroshi Itsuki (released January 2000) ♪cover by Kuni

“Kyoto Love Song” was released by Hiroshi Itsuki in January 2000.

The lyrics were written by Koko Takabayashi, and the music was composed by Masami Tao.

Sung in the Kyoto dialect, it weaves the winter scenery of Kyoto and Ohara into the feelings of a woman who longs for a forbidden love.

Naniwa CupItsuki Hiroshi27rank/position

Naniwa Cup

This is a single released by Hiroshi Itsuki in 1986, and the song features Sonezaki, an area in Osaka’s Kita Ward known for its bustling entertainment district.

Centered on themes of alcohol and women, it exemplifies Hiroshi Itsuki’s classic enka style.

It won the Gold Prize at the 28th Japan Record Awards and stands as one of his hit songs.

Secret tryst with DioMARIE, Hiroshi Itsuki28rank/position

Dio: Secret Tryst — Hiroshi Itsuki wmv

The duet song “Dio Shinobi-ai” by singer Hanako Nohara and Hiroshi Itsuki, performed under the stage name MARIE.

For MARIE, this song became a turning point that boosted her popularity.

The highlight of the piece lies in its sultry lyrics and melody.

It leans more toward mood kayō than traditional enka, portraying a man–woman romance with alluring, seductive expressions.

MARIE’s parts go quite high, so if you can use falsetto or mixed voice, definitely give it a try.

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Go with the flowItsuki Hiroshi29rank/position

Go with the flow

The song written and composed by Hiroshi Itsuki is a striking piece that combines powerful enka with heartrending lyrics.

It portrays the resolve to find hope while accepting life’s hardships and loneliness.

Released in March 1982, the song was used as the theme for the period drama “Tōyama no Kin-san,” which began airing the same year and ran for a total of 198 episodes starring Hideki Takahashi.

Itsuki himself made guest appearances in the series, drawing additional attention.

This work, one of Itsuki’s signature songs, teaches the importance of holding on to unwavering love and hope while going with the flow of life.

It stands as a gentle yet powerful message of encouragement to everyone struggling with life.

IzakayaKi no Mi Nana / Itsuki Hiroshi30rank/position

Izakaya

This duet by Hiroshi Itsuki and Nana Kinomi is a song that depicts a casual conversation between a man and a woman who happen to sit next to each other in an izakaya.

In an unpretentious setting, without exchanging names or personal stories, the way they simply share the moment expresses the preciousness of human connection.

Released in November 1991, the song has become a karaoke staple, and a new version by Itsuki and Fuyumi Sakamoto was released in 2017.

If you sing it at a drinking party, it’s sure to get everyone going regardless of age.

For even more excitement, split the parts as “male solo → female solo → unison → harmony” and sing together.