Breakout after her re-debut! Introducing a ranking of Miyuki Kawanaka’s popular songs

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Miyuki Kawanaka “Warm Current Sakura” Music Video

Released in January 2026, this work is a heartwarming song themed around a “warm heart” that waits for spring after enduring a harsh winter.

With lyrics by Eriko Kyo and composition by the familiar Tetsuya Gen—a rock-solid lineup—Miyuki Kawanaka’s embracing vocals will gently give listeners a supportive push.

It’s also noteworthy that it swiftly reached No.

1 on USEN’s request rankings dated January 21, 2026, right after release, reflecting the strong support it has garnered.

Its forward-looking message—overcoming sorrow and finding your smile—should resonate across generations as an anthem for life.

Rather than flashy showmanship, it’s crafted to make you savor each lyric, so when singing it at karaoke, try to deliver every word with care.

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Desert of the Moon

It’s a famous 1990s song by Miyuki Kawanaka, notable for its graceful strings and a hint of kayōkyoku flavor.

Kawanaka also holds back on overt enka-style techniques in her vocals, so it might be an easy entry point for those who don’t yet feel confident singing full-on enka.

The overall vocal range is relatively narrow, the pitch isn’t very high, and the melody is easy to remember, so many people will likely find it comfortable to sing at karaoke.

One point to watch: be careful not to let it become too flat or monotonous—focus on clearly articulating the lyrics as you sing.

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[MV] Miyuki Kawanaka / Tsugaru Sakura Story (full ver.)

A heartwarming, human-spirited enka born from feelings for a late best friend.

Sung by enka artist Miyuki Kawanaka, whose clear voice captivates fans, the song was released in February 2017 as the first entry in a series commemorating her 40th year in show business.

Brimming with the seasonal atmosphere leading up to the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival, it richly portrays the spring of Tsugaru.

The lyricist’s bittersweet emotions are woven into the piece, and there’s a touching anecdote that it came into the world because Kawanaka herself fell in love with it.

Why not listen closely on a night when you’re reminiscing about your hometown or someone dear?

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Miyuki Kawanaka “Miyuki’s Atami Ondo”

It’s an Ondo-style song overflowing with local pride and an exceptionally friendly vibe.

Performed by Miyuki Kawanaka, it was released digitally in May 2025.

The piece arrives at a landmark moment—the 100th anniversary of Atami Station’s opening.

With lyrics and composition by Kiyoko Osada and arrangement by Norio Ido, it blends the traditional rhythms of Ondo with a modern touch.

Miyuki Kawanaka’s bright vocals warmly embrace lyrics that celebrate Atami’s famous spots and scenery.

If Atami is your hometown, you’ll find it especially delightful to listen to!

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Miyuki Kawanaka “Enya na Kibun” Music Video (full ver.)

With its bouncy rhythm and Japanese-style arrangement, “Enya na Kibun” is the kind of song that makes you want to clap along and sway your body—you should definitely try singing it at karaoke.

Released in 2009 as a single by Miyuki Kawanaka, it’s a track that fills you with energy as you listen to her playful yet somehow gentle voice.

Kawanaka’s signature vibrato appears throughout, but there aren’t any intimidating high notes, and it’s a song you can enjoy even if you can’t do vibrato.

So first, try singing it without overthinking.

Once you get used to it, practice adding a bit of vibrato little by little!

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The rain that keeps someone from leaving (a parting-preventing rain)

The song “Yarazu no Ame” is well known for having been performed at the 34th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen in 1983, and Miyuki Kawanaka herself has publicly said, “It’s a song I still love dearly.” The lyrics, the melody, and Kawanaka’s vocals—all of it makes this a masterpiece that moves listeners to tears.

While it’s classic enka at its core, it also carries a Showa-era pop flavor, making it a karaoke favorite across generations.

The overall pitch is set on the higher side, but the range isn’t very wide, so the melody is easy to grasp and relatively easy to sing.

Practice repeatedly so you can sustain the frequent vibrato in the chorus without running out of breath, and do your best!

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Make me drunk

When it comes to Miyuki Kawanaka, her hallmark is a rich voice characterized by simultaneous production of the fundamental frequency and its octave overtone.

In “Yowasete,” a piece that emphasizes her overtones, the vocal line is kept very simple to make the most of her fine vocal timbre.

It’s solid enka, but there are very few kobushi (ornamental turns), and no intense sections appear.

However, the range is fairly wide, and the long tone sung quietly at the end of the chorus is delivered in mixed voice, so a certain breadth of vocal range is required.

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