Enka Karaoke Popularity Rankings [2026]

When you sing popular enka songs, it gets everyone excited—even people who aren’t that into enka.

Still, when it comes time to pick a song at karaoke, it’s easy to get stuck.

I’ve put together a ranking of popular enka songs for karaoke, so let me share it with you.

I hope you find it helpful!

Playlist

Enka Karaoke Popularity Rankings [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		A classic song by Fuyumi Sakamoto that has deepened in love over many years
2	Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi		Commentary on Kiyoshi Hikawa’s enka hit songs
3	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s classic song, a performance that resonates in the heart.
4	Northern SpringSen Masao		A classic enka song longing for one’s hometown, with beautiful scenery.
5	North TavernHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s “Kita Sakaba” is easy to sing.
6	atonementTeresa Ten		Teresa Teng’s classic masterpiece of tragic-love enka
7	freezing rainKayama Akio		A Showa-era classic that sings of the bittersweet feelings of heartbreak
8	Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo		A masterpiece that expresses Yoshikazu Ikuzo’s loneliness and lingering attachment
9	pinwheelYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s new song: a fusion of enka and pop
10	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s upbeat enka song “Yozakura Oshichi”
11	Naniwa SpiritSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s Osaka Cheering Song
12	Dotonbori SentimentTendō Yoshimi		Yoshimi Tendo's 'Dotonbori Ninjō' is easy to sing.
13	America BridgeYamakawa Yutaka		Yutaka Yamakawa’s “America-bashi.” The key point is the 6/8 time signature.
14	Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko		Chiyoko Shimakura’s Life-Praising Enka Pop
15	The first person I fell in love withTakeshima Hiroshi		Introducing Hiroshi Takashima’s famous song “The First Person I Ever Loved”
16	Purple Rain SentimentFuji Ayako		The Appeal of Aya Fuses Classic Song “Murasaki Ujō”
17	A Man’s Pure Hearttatsumi yūto		Yuto Tatsumi’s Reiwa New Star Enka Song
18	Fleeting LoveKouzai Kaori		A signature song by Kaori Kozai, an enka ballad depicting the pain of unrequited love.
19	Sake InnKouzai Kaori		Kaori Kozai’s classic “Sake no Yado” is an easy-to-sing enka song.
20	Brother ShipsToba Ichirō		Introduction of the debut song by a singer from a fisherman's family
21	companion on the road; fellow traveler; taking someone along (often unwillingly)Miyama Hiroshi		A portrayal of the bond between a man and a woman who walk together through life's ups and downs...
22	Woman Harbor TownYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s Showa-era Kayōkyoku cover songs
23	Boat SongYashiro Aki		With a one-of-a-kind husky voice, [they] have made a tremendous impact on the enka world…
24	Longing for RainYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s classic: an easy-to-sing song that makes the most of her husky voice
25	It was rainy again in Nagasaki today.Uchiyamada Hiroshi to Cool Five		A song commentary by Hiroshi Uchiyamada and the Cool Five that introduces methods for practicing enka
26	Our town was green indeed.Sen Masao		A classic by Masao Sen, enka-style but easy to sing
27	I’m going to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo		Yoshi Ikuzo’s classic song “We’re Headin’ to Tokyo”
28	To my daughter…Yoshi Ikuzo		A masterpiece by a father contemplating his daughter's departure to her husband's home
29	The Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisaku		Eisaku Ōkawa’s signature enka song about an adulterous love
30	Jindo MonogatariTendō Yoshimi		A classic song that longs for a reunion with a loved one
31	With a fiery heartKobayashi Akira		A featureless song by Akira Kobayashi; pay attention to the rhythm in the chorus.
32	Kokoro KaleidoscopeYamauchi Keisuke		Keisuke Yamauchi’s new song “Kokoro Mangekyo” (Heart Kaleidoscope)
33	Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)kawanaka miyuki		Miyuki Kawanaka’s classic “Nirinso” is a masterpiece of enka.
34	hay feverIchikawa Yukino		A fusion work of enka and Showa-era kayōkyoku
35	draft (cold air seeping through gaps)Sugi Ryōtarō		Ryotaro Sugi's Torasan no Kinsan theme song
36	Come back.Matsumura Kazuko		Kazuko Matsumura’s representative work of rock-style enka
37	Life waits for no one.Moriyama Aiko		Aiko Morikawa’s classic, an easy, upbeat cheer song
38	I’ve fallen for you.Ishihara Junko		Ishihara Junko’s debut song “Horemashita”
39	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		A bittersweet breakup story from Sayuri Ishikawa’s signature songs
40	As I am in love…Akimoto Junko		A husky-voiced classic becomes an unusual hit
41	Love Town CounterTakeshima Hiroshi		Hiroshi Takeshima’s new song danced in the style of Showa-era kayōkyoku
42	Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi		Kenichi Mikawa's signature song 'Woman of Scorpio'
43	abandonedNagayama Yōko		Easy-to-sing enka among Yoko Nagayama’s signature songs
44	Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s classic song “Yukiguni” has a melody filled with sorrow.
45	Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi		From the late 1960s to the 1970s, nationwide…
46	applausechiaki naomi		The classic song that represents the Showa era, “Kassai.” Naomi Chiaki…
47	marine snowjero		The appeal and vocal prowess of Jero’s blockbuster enka song
48	Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten		Legendary female singer from Taiwan, Teresa …
49	The one I still love even after we’ve broken upRosu Indiosu & Shirubia		“Even After We Parted, I Still Love You” was released in 1979…
50	Mount IwakiMiyama Hiroshi		Miyama Hiroshi’s famous song that grandly sings of a man’s emotions, set against Mount Iwaki
51	Hokkai Port FestivalMiyama Hiroshi		Hiroshi Miyama’s Fisherman’s Anthem, a high-difficulty enka song
52	I want to see you againYashiro Aki		Introducing Aki Yashiro’s warm enka songs
53	Boat SongYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro's bar-friendly hit songs
54	Fragments of Men and WomenMaekawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Maekawa’s classic “Fragments of a Man and a Woman,” with a Showa kayō (retro Showa-era pop) vibe
55	Rose music boxMaekawa Kiyoshi		Introduction to Kiyoshi Maekawa’s classic song “Rose Music Box”
56	Mount TsurugiKitayama Takeshi		As the eighth single by Takeshi Kitayama, 200...
57	Northern fishing groundsKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima’s manly song— a rugged, easy-to-sing classic.
58	Flowers of TsugaruHarada Yuuri		As the 17th single by Yuri Harada, in 199…
59	DreamYoshi Ikuzo		Not enka but pop, narrow vocal range
60	passionate flameYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s classic song “Jōen” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
61	Beloved DaysHoriuchi Takao		Byakkotai theme song, with an emphasis on the lower register
62	I fell in love with Yuko like that.Masuiyama Tashirō		The vocal ability of an enka singer who is a former sumo wrestler
63	Such is a woman’s soliloquyMasuiyama Tashirō		Masuiyama, who skillfully expressed the feelings deep within the heart…
64	Your path of gloryTendō Yoshimi		Yoshimi Tendo’s cheerful hit song “Anta no Hanamichi”
65	I long for Southern HokkaidoKoyama Yudai		A moving debut song that sings of longing for one’s hometown
66	I’m appearing under my former name.Kobayashi Akira		A signature song by Akira Kobayashi; the key isn’t high, so it’s easy to practice.
67	I won’t let you go tonight.Koyanagi Rumiko & Hashi Yukio		The enka-style mood duet song “I Won’t Let Go Tonight…”
68	A street corner in loveYamauchi Keisuke		Vocal highlights of Keisuke Yamauchi’s 2008 hit song
69	Crimson ButterflyYamauchi Keisuke		An enka song portraying a fleeting love, like a butterfly
70	Premonition of PartingYamamoto Miyuki		A beautiful melody that somehow evokes a touch of sadness…
71	A solitary journey to MichinokuYamamoto Jōji		Joji Yamamoto’s signature work, an enka masterpiece that portrays parting and embarking on a new journey
72	You don’t have to go back.Shimazu Aya		As Aya Shimazu’s 36th single, in 200...
73	Two-person sakekawanaka miyuki		Miyuki Kawanaka’s enka song “Futari-zake” is rich in emotion.
74	A beautiful day for lifekawanaka miyuki		Miyuki Kawanaka’s powerful new song “Jinsei Biyori” (A Good Day for Life)
75	NocturneIchikawa Yukino		Sing the stepwise scale carefully
76	False Forget-me-notIchikawa Yukino		A work depicting the feelings of a woman who abandons Tokyo to start a new life
77	Snow Love BlossomIchikawa Yukino		Sing stepwise from low to high
78	A Doll’s HouseHirota Mieko		A classic song that represents the Showa era, Mieko Hirota’s signature…
79	freezing rainHino Mika		A quintessential enka song depicting heartbreak and winter rain
80	Yugiri PortMori Konomi		Set in a fog-shrouded port town, it portrays a heartrending first love…
81	Midnight ShowerKatsura Ginshuku		The sweet song performed by Ms. Eun Joo Kang, whose husky voice is captivating…
82	Drunk and reelingKatsura Ginshuku		Released in 1989 as Kaori Koyuzu’s fifth single…
83	wintering swallowMori Masako		A classic enka song that poignantly sings of the bittersweetness of a woman's heart...
84	Osaka Love DropletMizumori Kaori		Indulge in happy enka with Kaori Mizumori’s new song
85	Hanjirō of the Hakone Eight RiHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Hikawa's debut song, a matabi enka (itinerant-traveler enka)
86	Osaka RhapsodyUminara Senri · Mari		“Osaka Rhapsody” begins with an intro featuring acoustic gui…
87	companion on the road; fellow traveler; taking someone along (often unwillingly)Makimura Mieko		If there’s someone you want to marry, I can craft proposal words…
88	246Sanada Naoki		An enka song depicting a love story while driving along National Route 246
89	EbisuSanada Naoki		A love enka song produced by Itsuki Hiroshi, set in the streets of Ebisu
90	Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō		Yujiro Ishihara’s Northern Love Song
91	Tsubaki GotoIshihara Junko		An enka song depicting a man and woman’s romance themed around the Goto camellia
92	Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri		The appeal of Sayuri Ishikawa’s signature song, Amagi-goe
93	O north wind…Fukuda Kouhei		Kohei Fukuda’s “Kitakaze yo” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
94	Okuhida BojoRyū Tetsuya		How to sing Ryu Tetsuya’s enka debut song
95	Headwind InnocenceTakeshima Hiroshi		Sing Takeshima Hiroshi’s hit songs with emotion
96	moon pillowTakeshima Hiroshi		Hiroshi Takeshima’s 15th anniversary debut commemorative single
97	Night in AtamiHakozaki Shinichiro		Introduction to Neo Enka Songs by Enka Singer Shinichiro Hakozaki
98	The person I fell in love withMiyako Harumi		Harumi Miyako’s Showa-era kayōkyoku masterpieces
99	Ikebukuro at NightAoe Mina		Ikebukuro no Yoru, a signature enka blues song by Mina Aoe
100	Freeze my heartTakayama Iwao		A fusion song of enka and new adult music