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

Miyuki Kawanaka is an enka singer who first debuted in 1973 under the stage name Harumi Kasuga, but without a hit to her name, she made a re-debut in 1977.

Her skill and popularity are evident from the fact that she has appeared on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen more than 20 times.

In 2010, she also appeared in the NHK morning drama Teppan, among other acting work.

In this article, we’ll introduce a ranking of Miyuki Kawanaka’s most popular songs.

Whether you’re a longtime enka fan or from a younger generation, be sure to check it out!

Breakthrough Since Her Comeback! Introducing Miyuki Kawanaka’s Popular Song Rankings (21–30)

Rain in Kanazawakawanaka miyuki / miyamoto ryuji26rank/position

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

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Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)Gen Tetsuya/Kawanaka Miyuki29rank/position

This duet is a kayōkyoku song that falls under so-called enka, with a cool, old-school vibe.

Compared to Tetsuya Gen, Miyuki Kawanaka’s voice has a stronger kobushi (ornamental vibrato), giving it a powerful, resilient feminine core.

The lyrics are perfect for a duet sung by a loving married couple, just as the title suggests.

If you’re a close, affectionate pair, why not give it a try?

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