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Popular Songs Ranking of Saburo Kitajima [2026]

He must be one of the most difficult Japanese singers to rank by popular songs.Yes, Saburō Kitajima.His track record since starting as a traveling singer and making his record debut in 1962 is nothing short of remarkable.His hit songs are works that continue to be sung across generations and eras.

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Popular Songs Ranking of Saburo Kitajima [2026]
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1festivalKitajima Saburō
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Saburo Kitajima’s “Matsuri” is a low-register piece, but its difficulty level is low.
2Northern fishing groundsKitajima Saburō
Northern fishing groundsKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays the pride and way of life of northern fishermen.
3Woman of HakodateKitajima Saburō
Woman of HakodateKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Set in a port town in Hokkaido, it depicts the subtleties of people's hearts and desires...
4YosakuKitajima Saburō
YosakuKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
A moving song that sings of rural landscapes and the warmth of its people
5The Northern LandKitajima Saburō
The Northern LandKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburō Kitajima’s signature song, “Hymn to the Earth”
6PoetKitajima Saburō
PoetKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
In the theme song of NHK’s anime “Ojarumaru”…
7Shall I head home?Kitajima Saburō
Shall I head home?Kitajima Saburōplay_arrow
A song that fuses Saburo Kitajima’s folk music and pop
8A Journey Through Wind and SnowKitajima Saburō
A Journey Through Wind and SnowKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
A famous song singing of Kitajima Saburō’s journey through the northern country
9Gaman HillKitajima Saburō
Gaman HillKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
The shogun’s theme song sung by Saburo Kitajima
10Woman of OnomichiKitajima Saburō
Woman of OnomichiKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburō Kitajima’s classic song “Onomichi no Onna” — calm and gentle.
11mountainKitajima Saburō
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The way of life of a man portrayed by Saburo Kitajima is deeply moving…
12Bungacha-bushiKitajima Saburō
Bungacha-bushiKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
The reason the debut song was banned from broadcasting
13Happy 70th Birthday (Koki Celebration)Kitajima Saburō
Happy 70th Birthday (Koki Celebration)Kitajima Saburōplay_arrow
A song filled with gratitude for my partner
14Chūji’s Wandering JourneyKitajima Saburō
Chūji’s Wandering JourneyKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburō Kitajima sings a song from the play Kunisada Chūji.
15fatherKitajima Saburō
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As a leading figure in the enka world and a regular presence on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen...
16A Man’s LifeKitajima Saburō
A Man's LifeKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburo Kitajima’s classic that sings of life
17Namida-bushiKitajima Saburō
Namida-bushiKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburō Kitajima’s signature song depicts the life and love of a fisherman.
18A perfect day for cosmos flowersKitajima Saburō
A perfect day for cosmos flowersKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburo Kitajima’s famous song filled with love and blessings for his daughter
19Soran JingiKitajima Saburō
Soran JingiKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburō Kitajima’s delicate singing style
20Woman of IyoKitajima Saburō
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A happy ending that sings about the famous sights of Ehime
21Woman of IseKitajima Saburō
Woman of IseKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburo Kitajima's Love Song Legend
22Woman of AizuKitajima Saburō
Woman of AizuKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
A soulful performance by a sorrowful woman set in Aizu Higashiyama Onsen
23Brotherly Code of HonorKitajima Saburō
Brotherly Code of HonorKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburo Kitajima’s classic song “Kyodai Jingi,” a melody filled with melancholy.
24large fishing boatKitajima Saburō
large fishing boatKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
A song by Saburo Kitajima about the soul and pride of fishermen
25Kiso KoishigureKitajima Saburō
Kiso KoishigureKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburo Kitajima sang about regions across the country and chose Kiso.
26The sky of TokyoKitajima Saburō
The sky of TokyoKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburo Kitajima’s new song “Tokyo no Sora” is easy to sing in a low register.
27festivalKitajima Saburō
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These days, he's more prominent as a racehorse owner than as a singer...
28Satsuma WomanKitajima Saburō
Satsuma WomanKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Singing of a parting that lacks obligation and of profound sorrow…
29Five Chivalrous Men of the Blue CloudsKitajima Saburō
Five Chivalrous Men of the Blue CloudsKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
The Appeal of Saburo Kitajima’s Classic Song “Seiun Gonin Otoko”
30Hakata WomanKitajima Saburō
Hakata WomanKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
One of Saburo Kitajima’s “Woman Series”...
31Ah, Mito RōshiKitajima Saburō
Ah, Mito RōshiKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburo Kitajima’s famous song that sings of the spirit of the Mito rōshi (Mito loyalist samurai)
32If I don’t do it, who will?Kitajima Saburō
If I don't do it, who will?Kitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Introducing Saburo Kitajima’s powerful masculine songs
33Brothers!Kitajima Saburō
Brothers!Kitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburo Kitajima’s classic song about brotherly love and bonds
34Woman of KagaKitajima Saburō
Woman of KagaKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburo Kitajima’s “Kaga no Onna,” a distinctive song
35Northern BrothersKitajima Saburō
Northern BrothersKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
A famous song by Saburō Kitajima that sings about the bond between northern country brothers
36Lake TowadaKitajima Saburō
Lake TowadaKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
A life singing on the lakeshore at the Aomori–Akita prefectural border
37I go my own wayKitajima Saburō
I go my own wayKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburō Kitajima: A Song of Vitality and Conviction in His 64th Year
38Kunisaki PeninsulaKitajima Saburō
Kunisaki PeninsulaKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburō Kitajima sings of his hometown and his mother, set against the backdrop of the Kunisaki Peninsula in Ōita Prefecture.
39YumetoKitajima Saburō
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An unconventional melodic pop work by Saburo Kitajima
40riverKitajima Saburō
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Saburo Kitajima’s classic song “Kawa” is a masculine and powerful piece.
41Woman of KisoKitajima Saburō
Woman of KisoKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
A signature song by Saburō Kitajima that sings of the feelings of a woman on the Kiso Road
42bridgeKitajima Saburō
bridgeKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburo Kitajima’s classic song “Hashi” (“Bridge”) is a man’s anthem that gives courage.
43Man of FireKitajima Saburō
Man of FireKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburō Kitajima’s period drama theme song, singing of courage and resolve