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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!

Playlist

Breakout after her re-debut! Introducing a ranking of Miyuki Kawanaka’s popular songs
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1Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)kawanaka miyuki
Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)kawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Kawanaka’s famous song depicting winter’s white flowers and conjugal love
2Two-person sakekawanaka miyuki
Two-person sakekawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Kawanaka’s enka song “Futari-zake” is rich in emotion.
3Bungo Channelkawanaka miyuki
Bungo Channelkawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
How to sing Miyuki Kawanaka’s signature song “Bungo Suidō”
4Echizen Capekawanaka miyuki
Echizen Capekawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Kawanaka’s “Echizen Misaki” is a masterpiece that captures the pain of unrequited love.
5Tomorrow is more than todayYamada Kuniko, Kawanaka Miyuki
Tomorrow is more than todayYamada Kuniko, Kawanaka Miyukiplay_arrow
An encouraging song to support the elderly
6To my belovedkawanaka miyuki
To my belovedkawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Kawanaka’s “Umai-ssho” was a hit song in the 1990s.
7Lantern flowerkawanaka miyuki
Lantern flowerkawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Kawanaka’s Chochin no Hana is suitable for beginners.
8your catchphrasekawanaka miyuki
your catchphrasekawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song by Miyuki Kawanaka that weaves feelings for her mother
9Only youkawanaka miyuki
Only youkawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Kawanaka’s enka. Easy to sing with a light, slender vocal.
10A Woman’s Life: Flowers of Sweatkawanaka miyuki
A Woman's Life: Flowers of Sweatkawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
A life-affirming anthem that sings of gratitude and love for one's mother
11A beautiful day for lifekawanaka miyuki
A beautiful day for lifekawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Kawanaka’s powerful new song “Jinsei Biyori” (A Good Day for Life)
12Winter Trainkawanaka miyuki
Winter Trainkawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
A poignant song that depicts a winter train and a journey of the heart
13Lily of the Valley — Kimi-kagesōkawanaka miyuki
Lily of the Valley — Kimi-kagesōkawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Kawanaka’s signature song, a wide-vocal-range enka
14Love is separationkawanaka miyuki
Love is separationkawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
A fusion song of enka style and kayōkyoku
15Warm Current Cherry Blossomskawanaka miyuki
Warm Current Cherry Blossomskawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
A song themed around a warm heart that endures winter and awaits spring
16Desert of the Moonkawanaka miyuki
Desert of the Moonkawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Kawanaka’s famous song—the melody is easy to remember and easy to sing.
17Tsugaru Sakura Storykawanaka miyuki
Tsugaru Sakura Storykawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
The charm of Miyuki Kawanaka’s enka that longs for her hometown
18Miyuki’s Atami Ondokawanaka miyuki
Miyuki's Atami Ondokawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
Atami 100th Anniversary: A Bon-odori song brimming with local love
19a coquettish moodkawanaka miyuki
a coquettish moodkawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Kawanaka’s sultry mood, a song you can enjoy singing
20The rain that keeps someone from leaving (a parting-preventing rain)kawanaka miyuki
The rain that keeps someone from leaving (a parting-preventing rain)kawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
The Appeal of Miyuki Kawanaka’s Classic Song “Yarazu no Ame” and Tips for Singing It
21Make me drunkkawanaka miyuki
Make me drunkkawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
A simple ballad with emphasized overtones
22Rain in Nagasakikawanaka miyuki
Rain in Nagasakikawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
A poignant love song that depicts the scenery of Nagasaki
23Takachiho Travel Sentimentkawanaka miyuki
Takachiho Travel Sentimentkawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
A lyrical piece that portrays the scenery of Takachiho and the poignancy of parting
24Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)Kawanaka Miyuki, Gen Tetsuya
Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)Kawanaka Miyuki, Gen Tetsuyaplay_arrow
A love classic that portrays the bond between two people: “Nirinso (Twinflower)”
25Loving OsakaKawanaka Miyuki & Mizutani Chieko
Loving OsakaKawanaka Miyuki & Mizutani Chiekoplay_arrow
Enka and kayōkyoku performed as a duet by two women...
26Rain in Kanazawakawanaka miyuki / miyamoto ryuji
Rain in Kanazawakawanaka miyuki / miyamoto ryujiplay_arrow
Miyuki Kawanaka’s release in 2006…
27Isn’t it a man?kawanaka miyuki
Isn't it a man?kawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Kawanaka’s masculine-themed song “Otokojanai ka” is characterized by powerful vocals.
28Rain in Kanazawakawanaka miyuki
Rain in Kanazawakawanaka miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Kawanaka’s local song set in Kanazawa
29Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)Gen Tetsuya/Kawanaka Miyuki
Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)Gen Tetsuya/Kawanaka Miyukiplay_arrow
This duet song doesn’t really fit into what you’d call enka...