Kaori Kozai Popular Song Rankings [2026]

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Kaori Kouzai – “Miotsukushi”

When you think of Kaori Kouzai, her vocals that bring out a strong sense of allure are striking.

Of course, those kinds of songs are wonderful too, but in her later years her melancholic numbers have become even more refined.

That’s why I recommend Mio-tsukushi.

It’s based on enka, but features a vocal line closer to 1980s pop-leaning kayōkyoku, with little use of advanced techniques like kobushi.

By deliberately using breath—audible exhales included—you can add dynamics and infuse the vocals with a sense of wistfulness, so please use it as a reference.

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Akita Pon Pon Bushi

Set in a fishing village in Akita, this folk-style song celebrates the rugged spirit of a man who lives by the sea and his deep love for his family.

The catchy, repeated “pon-pon” rhythm evokes the sound of a fishing boat’s engine and brings to mind the bustle of a busy harbor.

Released in August 2007 to commemorate Kaori Kozai’s 20th debut anniversary, the track was later included in the CD box set “20th Anniversary: Single Collection.” For those living away from their hometown, listening to it may conjure up local scenery and the faces of loved ones.

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Fuurenka

Kaori Kozai’s classic “Furenka,” released in 2008, is an orthodox enka song suffused with melancholy throughout.

It features a fair number of kobushi (melodic turns), including many that span more than three scale steps, but the overall vocal range is not wide, so its difficulty level as enka goes is not particularly high.

If you have a basic command of enka techniques, you should be able to sing it without much trouble.

The melody is catchy, too, so it goes over extremely well at karaoke.

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