A vitamin voice that brings comfort and energy! Ranking of Hiroshi Miyama’s most popular songs

Anko Camellia is the flower of loveMiyama Hiroshi8rank/position

Hiroshi Miyama 'Anko Tsubaki Is the Flower of Love' (Official Audio)

It gently wraps a single-minded story set on Izu Ōshima in Hiroshi Miyama’s characteristically warm singing voice.

Included on the album “I Have the Honor of Singing My Beloved Teacher Tetsurō Hoshino’s Works! — 100th Birthday Commemorative Collection of Tetsurō Hoshino’s Songs,” it will be released in May 2025.

Listening to this work, I think you’ll rediscover the profound flavors of enka.

Please immerse yourself in this richly emotive world that is cherished across generations.

Shimanto RiverMiyama Hiroshi9rank/position

Hiroshi Miyama “Shimanto River” Music Video

This is a song by Hiromi Miyama, an enka singer from Nankoku City in Kochi Prefecture known for his “vitamin voice,” released in 2016.

It sings about the clear Shimanto River that flows through Kochi Prefecture.

On the Oricon charts, it peaked at number 11.

Love…passionMiyama Hiroshi10rank/position

Hiroshi Miyama “Love… Obsession” [75th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen Performance Song] MUSIC VIDEO

A new frontier in enka infused with burning emotion: Hiroshi Miyama’s “Koi… Jonen” (Love… Passion).

Released on January 10, 2024, this fresh yet irresistibly captivating song for enka fans is a masterpiece that lights a fiery heart determined to confront the obstacles of love.

The protagonist’s devotion—offering everything to the one they love—will surely resonate deeply in your heart.

The melody slips seamlessly into the soul, and Miyama’s rich expressiveness leaves a profound impression on listeners.

The resolve to challenge love’s barriers and the new allure he has forged within enka are distilled into this one track.

Delivering a passionate message, “Koi… Jonen” is certain to draw in new listeners as well.

Love… (Passion) [Guitar ver.].Miyama Hiroshi11rank/position

Hiroshi Miyama “Love… Passion (Guitar ver.)” MUSIC VIDEO

A song filled with deep passion and pure love has arrived from Hiroshi Miyama.

While inheriting the traditions of enka, it explores new forms of expression by blending in the tones of the guitar.

It richly conveys feelings for a beloved person, resulting in a work that resonates with the heart.

Released in May 2024, this song was created in response to strong requests from fans.

With composition and performance by Tetsuya Gen, it has been crafted into an even more profound piece.

It’s recommended for times when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone special or when you want to listen to enka that truly touches the soul.

The Great Cedar of SugiMiyama Hiroshi12rank/position

Hiroshi Miyama “The Giant Sugi of Sugi” MUSIC VIDEO

This song was performed by Hiroshi Miyama, the “Vitamin Voice” born in Kochi, as a heartfelt tribute to his hometown.

Composed by his mentor, Masamasa Nakamura, it’s a grand life-themed enka inspired by the three-thousand-year-old ‘Great Cedar of Sugi’ towering over his local town of Ōtoyo.

The anecdote that Miyama himself piloted a drone to film the music video also speaks volumes about his extraordinary love for his hometown.

He overlays his own life onto the great cedar that has “withstood blizzards, storms, and drought,” and vows to show a “proud, shining figure” to someone dear to him.

That straightforward resolve blends perfectly with Miyama’s warm vocals, gently infusing listeners with the strength to face tomorrow.

A Man’s LieMiyama Hiroshi13rank/position

[Official] Hiroshi Miyama “A Man’s Lie” MUSIC VIDEO (Full Size)

This song is recommended when you want to practice a natural, understated vocal scoop (kobushi) without forcing it.

It’s a track by Hiroshi Miyama, an enka singer from Kochi Prefecture, released in 2012 as his fifth single.

The lyrics portray the poignant feelings of a woman being strung along by a man, and perhaps because of Miyama’s crisp, articulate vocals, they really hit home.

It’s not the kind of emotionally heavy number that makes you clench your fist and belt it out, so I think you can relax and give it a try.

Still… Miyama’s “vitamin voice” is truly wonderful, isn’t it?

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A Man’s WayMiyama Hiroshi14rank/position

Hiroshi Miyama “A Man’s Way” MUSIC VIDEO

This song by Hiroshi Miyama, a leading figure in enka, is a moving masterpiece that powerfully sings of a man’s way of life and outlook on life.

Since it mainly sits in the low to mid vocal range, it’s structured to be easy to sing even for those who struggle with high notes.

Released in February 2017, it also became a popular hit, reaching No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Enka/Kayō Single Chart.

The lyrics capture a calm, composed male figure, his views on love, and his feelings for his hometown—making it a perfect track for those moments when you want to quietly reflect on life, like savoring a drink at a bar and looking back on your journey.