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Harumi Miyako Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
With the massive 1964 hit “Anko Tsubaki wa Koi no Hana,” Harumi Miyako drew attention as a star of the enka world.
Her trademark is the distinctive, growling kobushi ornamentation known as the “Harumi-bushi.” With that unique vocal prowess, she has produced numerous hit songs.
She’s one of the grand masters whose sheer number of popular tracks makes ranking them a challenge.
Harumi Miyako’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
From the northern innMiyako Harumi1rank/position
This is one of Harumi Miyako’s signature songs, portraying a bittersweet woman’s love that tightens the heart in the cold of winter.
The image of the heroine, alone at an inn in the north, continuing to knit a sweater while thinking of the one she parted from, is deeply moving.
Lyricist Yū Aku is said to have depicted the act of knitting as a “ritual to bring closure to a breakup.” Even in her grief, you can feel a core strength as she tries to put her feelings in order.
Released in December 1975, it achieved the remarkable feat of winning both the Japan Record Award and the Japan Cable Radio Award the following year.
Total sales reached 1.45 million copies, and it has been covered by many singers, including Sayuri Ishikawa and Yoshimi Tendo.
As the season’s cold air sinks into your bones, why not hum it together at a New Year’s gathering?
Osaka ShigureMiyako Harumi2rank/position
Harumi Miyako is an enka singer known for her powerful vocals, often referred to as the “Harumi-bushi,” which leave a strong impression.
If you’re familiar with enka, you’ve surely heard of her.
While her songs are generally considered to be quite challenging, there are also some catchy ones among them.
One I especially recommend is Osaka Shigure.
Compared to her typical style, which features growling, shout-like vibrato, this song uses more high-pitched kobushi (ornamental turns), so it doesn’t demand as much sheer power.
At the same time, the melody itself is bright, making it both easy to sing and a crowd-pleaser.
The person I fell in love withMiyako Harumi3rank/position
Even while singing of parting, this enka masterpiece somehow gives you the strength to look ahead.
Released as a single by Harumi Miyako in September 1968, its repeated opening words strikingly capture a heart in turmoil.
Rather than blaming the other person, the song resonates for the way it sends them off while bearing one’s own pain.
Although it peaked at No.
24 on the Oricon chart, it stayed ranked for 38 weeks, becoming a long‑loved bestseller.
It was used as an insert song in the 1991 animated film “Only Yesterday” (Omohide Poro Poro) and chosen as the ending theme for the 1999 film “Big Show! Utaeba Hawai.” A legendary moment often recalled is its performance as the first-ever encore in the 1984 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
On a winter’s day, why not hum it softly as you look back on your memories?
Anko Camellia is the flower of loveMiyako Harumi4rank/position
Harumi Miyako’s first million-seller was “Anko Tsubaki wa Koi no Hana.” “Anko” is said to be a word in the Izu Ōshima dialect that refers to an older or socially superior woman.
The song portrays the aching heart of a woman who grows lonelier over the distance separating her from the loved one who has gone to the big city.
Among older adults, some may have left their rural hometowns when they found employment, experiencing sorrowful farewells with local friends and family.
Listening to this nostalgic song may prompt memories of the past and encourage them to share episodes you wouldn’t normally hear in everyday conversation.
Husband-and-Wife SlopeMiyako Harumi5rank/position
This song is known as a classic that represents the Showa era and is one of Harumi Miyako’s signature works.
It was released in 1984 as her 93rd single.
Its performance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen drew a lot of attention.
The lyrics, which liken a couple’s bond and life’s trials to a “slope,” are deeply moving.
The powerful vocals are also captivating.
It carries the message that happiness awaits beyond life’s hardships.
It might be perfect for listening with family, and it could be a great choice to sing at karaoke as a couple.
Love is a flower, and you are its seed.Miyako Harumi6rank/position
A gem of a ballad that graced the end credits of the film “Only Yesterday.” With lyrics and music by Amanda McBroom and originally sung by Bette Midler as the classic “The Rose,” director Isao Takahata himself crafted the Japanese lyrics for this version.
Legendary enka singer Harumi Miyako performs it, her voice expressing both the sternness and warmth of love.
Released as a single in July 1991, and arranged by Masaru Hoshi, who scored the film, it’s a marvelous piece that deepens the afterglow of the work.
Its lyrics touch the depths of life and will resonate more profoundly as you grow older.
With its gentle, unhurried melody, it’s perfect for moments when you want to sing calmly and with care.
The Ferry of TearsMiyako Harumi7rank/position
This work is characterized by its heartrending vocals and melancholy lyrics, expressing the pain of heartbreak and the sorrow of parting through the image of a ferryboat.
It’s a track that showcases Harumi Miyako’s powerful singing and her distinctive “Harumi-bushi” vocal style.
Released in October 1965, it became a million-seller with 1.55 million copies sold.
It was performed at the 16th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen the same year and was adapted into a film in 1966.
With the universal theme of the end of a romance, the song resonates with many listeners.
Recommended for times when you want to heal the wounds of a broken heart or sink into nostalgic memories.