Harumi Miyako Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Northern innMiyako Harumi22rank/position

From the Northern Inn — Harumi Miyako

Released in 1975 as Harumi Miyako’s 66th single.

With lyrics by Yū Aku and music by Asei Kobayashi, it sold over 1.4 million copies, achieving million-seller status.

It won the Grand Prize at both the 18th Japan Record Awards and the 9th Japan Cable Radio Awards, and the double win was a sensational first in history at the time.

It is one of Harumi Miyako’s most popular signature songs.

Love is a flower, you are its seed.Miyako Harumi23rank/position

Only Yesterday – Love is a flower, you are the seed

This is an insert song from Only Yesterday.

Although it’s a work that reflects its era, both the visuals and the music are retro and convey the atmosphere of the Showa period.

It offers scenes different from today’s hurried daily life and will likely help calm the mind.

Love is a flower, and you are its seed.Miyako Harumi24rank/position

Yasmin Yamashita (10 years old) ♪ 'Love is a flower, you are the seed'

This is the 97th single by Harumi Miyako, a singer known as a national enka star who gained popularity for her unique vocal style dubbed the “Harumi-bushi.” It is a Japanese-lyric cover of Bette Midler’s “The Rose,” chosen as the theme song for the Studio Ghibli film Only Yesterday.

Its lyrics—conveying that even if things aren’t going well now, a time will come when your efforts are rewarded—may resonate especially deeply with women in their 40s who likely encountered the film in real time.

A beautiful melody woven with a singer’s voice that is both powerfully enka-like and lyrical soothes the heart, making this a timeless masterpiece that transcends genres.

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Tokai OndoMiyako Harumi25rank/position

Tomore, Bright Nuclear Power — That’s the “Tokai Ondo,” sung by Harumi Miyako.

Tokai Village, located in the northern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, was established in 1955 through the merger of Shakujin Village and Muramatsu Village.

Created in 1980 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the merger, the “Tokai Ondo” is sung by Harumi Miyako.

It is sometimes played at festivals and other events held in the village.

sakura drizzleMiyako Harumi26rank/position

sakura drizzle

This song, performed by Harumi Miyako—the enka legend born in Kyoto’s Nishijin district—is a richly evocative number where a bittersweet love blends with the beautiful scenery of the ancient capital.

Crafted by the golden duo of Tetsurō Hoshino and Shōsuke Ichikawa, it’s classic enka, released as a single in September 1993.

The imagery that layers falling cherry blossoms with tears is deeply moving.

It’s a song that soaks into the heart—perfect for a night when you want to sink into a gentle, reflective mood.

Itako LullabyMiyako Harumi27rank/position

[1123] Harumi Miyako Golden Hits 12 (3): “Itako Komori Uta / Mune ni Namida ga Jin to Kuru”

This is a lyrical song by Harumi Miyako, one of Japan’s leading enka singers, that vividly evokes the scenery of Itako City in Ibaraki Prefecture.

The wistful tones of the shamisen and the unhurried melody are like a boat gliding quietly through the waters of the Itako marshlands.

This song is more than a simple lullaby.

It beautifully weaves together the sorrow of seeing someone off as they depart from the port and the deep maternal love that wishes for the healthy growth of the child held in her arms.

Beneath the gentle refrain of “nen-nen korori” lies a yearning for the one who is leaving and a prayer for the child’s future.

It is a timeless masterpiece that softly awakens in listeners the landscapes of their hometown and warm feelings for their family.

Kuroshio SongMiyako Harumi28rank/position

Harumi Miyako - Kuroshio Bushi

I learned about this song when someone told me about it; it’s included on Fuyumi Sakamoto’s CD titled “Ashita e” (To Tomorrow).

It delighted me to hear the famous sights of Wakayama—like Wakayama Castle and the rivers—sung in a style so characteristic of Harumi Miyako.

It’s a wonderful song that weaves in scenic spots and tourist attractions.