Kaori Mizumori Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Enka singer Kaori Mizumori debuted in 1995 with “Oshiroibana.” She has steadily continued her musical career, and the hit of “Kumano Kodo,” released in 2006, drew attention from beyond enka fans.
She is also known for regional-themed songs such as “Tappi Misaki,” and has been a regular performer on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen since 2003.
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Kaori Mizumori Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (41–50)
Naruko GorgeMizumori Kaori46rank/position
Set against one of Miyagi Prefecture’s most celebrated autumn foliage spots, this song portrays the feelings of a woman traveling alone while holding the memory of her beloved, now departed.
It’s said that Kaori Mizumori’s own profound grief over the loss of her father is reflected in her vocals, yet the piece is more than sorrow.
Many listeners may be moved by the warmth that feels like the deceased watching over her, as well as the sense of hope that looks toward tomorrow.
Released as a single in January 2021, it became her 18th consecutive Top 10 entry on the Oricon charts.
It’s an ideal companion for a journey spent remembering someone dear.
WashuzanMizumori Kaori47rank/position
Mount Washuzan is a 133-meter-high mountain located in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture.
The song depicts a breakup between a man and a woman, and it can be interpreted as them visiting Okayama for their final trip together.
By the way, near Mount Washuzan there’s a theme park called Washuzan Highland, so if you visit on a date, why not stop by?
A One-Yen Coin VagabondMizumori Kaori48rank/position
Although it’s a bright and cheerful enka song, Ichien-dama no Tabigarasu became an unexpected smash hit after gaining popularity during its broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta.
The lyrics were written by Toyohisa Araki and the music composed by Tetsuya Gen, both of whom are well-known figures in the enka world.
Gono LineMizumori Kaori49rank/position
Kaori Mizumori’s 13th single, released in April 2005 (Heisei 17).
She was already known as the “Queen of Regional Songs,” and this track—modeled on the Gono Line that connects the Sea of Japan coasts of Aomori and Akita—also became a hit.
At the end of the year, she won the Japan Record Award for Best Vocal Performance with this song.
Wajima Morning MarketMizumori Kaori50rank/position
Released in 2008 as Kaori Mizumori’s 16th single.
It reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, extending her streak of consecutive Top 10 debuts to five releases.
This local-themed song is inspired by the morning market in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture.
It won the Excellent Work Award at the 50th Japan Record Awards and was performed at the 59th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.