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

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Miyuki Kawanaka “Nagasaki no Ame” Music Video (full ver.)

Set against the autumn scenery of Nagasaki, this song tells a heartrending love story.

Miyuki Kawanaka’s vocals beautifully convey the protagonist’s feelings as they think of their “once-a-year rendezvous” amid a gentle, spotty rain.

Specific place names like “Tojin Yashiki,” “Shianbashi,” and “Nakajima River” appear, vividly evoking the atmosphere of Nagasaki.

Released on January 1, 2011 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of her debut, the song was also used as a commercial theme for the TV Asahi network’s broadcast of the “Miyuki Kawanaka Special Performance.” It reached a peak of No.

12 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and stayed on the charts for 36 weeks, earning long-running support.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to feel the charm and travel romance of Nagasaki, or enjoy a gently soulful enka ballad.

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Takachiho Travel Sentiment

A lyrical song set in Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture, where the breath of myth can be felt, depicting the inner feelings of a woman.

It portrays the heartrending journey of someone who travels through places filled with memories, unable to forget a past love.

Throughout the lyrics, landmarks and traditions such as Kunimigaoka, Takachiho Gorge, and the Night Kagura appear.

Miyuki Kawanaka’s emotionally rich voice beautifully expresses both the majesty of Takachiho’s scenery and the protagonist’s loneliness.

Listening to this song may make you feel as if you yourself are standing amidst Takachiho’s deep natural surroundings.

It is a travel-inspired piece that vividly evokes the landscapes of Miyazaki.

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Miyuki Kawanaka & Tetsuya Gen “Nirinso” – The Ultimate Duet Song

Miyuki Kawanaka’s signature song “Nirinsō,” originally released in 1998, was re-released in 2006 as a duet with Tetsuya Gen.

The lyrics depict the bond between partners walking together on the journey of life.

The song likens the two who support each other to spring-blooming wildflowers, celebrating love and the importance of small happiness found in everyday life.

With Kawanaka’s warm vocals and Gen’s emotionally rich singing resonating deeply, “Nirinsō” is a work that portrays the bond of a man and woman walking through life together.

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Miyuki Kawanaka & Chieko Mizutani “Osaka in Love” Music Video (full ver.)

This is a song packed with the rarity and charm of an enka/kayōkyoku duet by two women.

The lively, pop-tinged enka sound woven by the distinctive voices of Miyuki Kawanaka and Chieko Mizutani resonates pleasantly.

The lyrics are full of Osaka landmarks, making you feel as if you’re strolling through the streets of Naniwa.

Released in October 2013, the track also came out in a DVD-included edition, making it enjoyable visually as well.

The duo’s bright personalities shine through, so it’s recommended not only for enka fans but also for those who don’t usually listen to enka.

If you listen when you’re feeling down, it’s sure to lift your spirits.

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Kanazawa no Ame [Duet Version] ♪Cover Miyuki Kawanaka & Ryuji Miyamoto

Kanazawa no Ame, a famous song by Miyuki Kawanaka released in 2006, is well known to many, especially since it won the Gold Award at the 49th Japan Record Awards in 2007.

There is also a duet version featuring former NHK announcer Ryuji Miyamoto.

Because the arrangement assigns all the high parts to the female vocalist, it’s an easy duet for men with lower voices to sing.

However, the male part includes some slightly challenging kobushi (ornamental vocal turns), so be mindful of that.

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Isn't he a man? Performed by Miyuki Kawanaka.

While Miyuki Kawanaka’s alluring enka is highly acclaimed, her “men’s songs” are also praised.

Among the many men’s songs she has released, the one I especially recommend is Otoko Ja Nai Ka (“Aren’t You a Man”).

As the bold title suggests, this piece is characterized by a very powerful vocal delivery.

Despite its strength, it doesn’t require the delicate, intricate kobushi (melismatic turns), so you can sing it boldly.

If you want to sound more polished, try raising the key to the point where your voice slightly flips when you execute the kobushi.

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[MV] Miyuki Kawanaka / Kanazawa no Ame (Rain in Kanazawa)

This is a song released by Miyuki Kawanaka in 2006, set in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and considered one of the local songs of the area.

It tells a love story between a woman living in Kanazawa and a man who moved there from Tokyo.

The lyrics feature the Sai River and Asano River that flow through Kanazawa, the teahouse districts, and the Kaga dialect known as “Kaga-namari.” It was released as one of the tracks commemorating her 30th anniversary.