Kaori Mizumori Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Tateyama Mountain RangeMizumori Kaori11rank/position

“Tateyama Mountain Range” by Kaori Mizumori

Kaori Mizumori’s classic “Tateyama Mountain Range.” Characterized by its bright atmosphere, this piece is set against the Tateyama Range in the northern Hida Mountains.

It’s an orthodox enka song with a slow tempo and a restrained use of kobushi (melodic ornaments).

The few kobushi that do appear don’t span more than three notes, making it very easy to sing even for those who struggle with enka.

While the vocal range is somewhat wide, with proper key adjustment anyone can sing it—so consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Echigo-SuibarashiMizumori Kaori12rank/position

Kaori Mizumori “Echigo Suibara” with Lyrics — Lyrics by Kaoru Ito / Music by Tetsuya Gen

Released on March 29, 2016.

This piece is inspired by Hyoko Lake in the Suibara area of Agano City.

Hyoko is known as a stopover site for swans, and during the peak in November, more than 5,000 swans arrive.

Omi IslandMizumori Kaori13rank/position

Oumijima Island Song: Kaori Mizumori

Kaori Mizumori’s classic “Oumijima” is memorable for its lyrics that express, with heartbreaking intensity, the emotions of a woman after a broken romance.

Set on Omi Island in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the piece is crafted with an exceptionally poignant melody.

Although the dynamics are dramatic, it contains no kobushi that would require complex pitch bends, resulting in a vocal line that’s easy to sing throughout.

If you’re reasonably accustomed to singing enka, you should be able to handle the vocal line without trouble—so consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Tottori Sand DunesMizumori Kaori14rank/position

“Tottori Sand Dunes” (Full Chorus) Kaori Mizumori [HD High Quality]

Since her debut in 1995, Kaori Mizumori has been beloved as the queen of regional songs.

Her signature work, Tottori Sand Dunes, was released in 2003 and has been highly praised for its beautiful melody and lyrics, winning the hearts of many listeners.

Set against the majestic scenery of the Tottori Sand Dunes, the song explores the theme of lost love, resonating deeply with those who hear it.

In particular, the lyrics, which delicately depict the conflict between love and loss, evoke strong empathy from many people.

Mizumori’s clear, transparent voice and the emotionally rich melody are sure to soothe the listener’s heart.

Shosenkyo GorgeMizumori Kaori15rank/position

BKMBB106 Shosenkyo Kaori Mizumori (2010) 151231 vL HD

Shosenkyo is a gorge located in Kofu City and has been designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty.

While this song also praises the beauty of the scenery, its content seems to dwell on the pain and sadness of parting.

Yet it then moves forward, as if walking on with a positive outlook.

It makes me want to experience this beauty for myself.

Nature sometimes heals the heart.

Yorisoi FlowerMizumori Kaori16rank/position

Yorisoi Hana Kaori Mizumori COVER

“Yorisoi-bana” is the second single by Kaori Mizumori, released in 1996 by Tokuma Japan Communications.

It won the Japan Cable Awards and the Cable Broadcasting Music Award.

The song expresses a woman’s heart, singing of living her life forever by the side of the man she loves.

Joshu KoikazeMizumori Kaori17rank/position

Joshu Koikaze - Kaori Mizumori

A poignant love song set in Jōshū Gunma, sung by Kaori Mizumori, known as the “Queen of Local Songs.” You can picture a woman whose tears mingle with the winds blowing down from Mount Akagi as she walks alone along the stone steps of Ikaho and the brick paths of the Tomioka Silk Mill.

The track appears on the album Kayō Kikō 15: Echigo Suibara, released in September 2016.

The lyrics skillfully weave in Gunma’s beautiful scenery and atmosphere, and the travel-evoking melody dramatizes her heartrending journey.

Kujūkuri BeachMizumori Kaori18rank/position

Kaori Mizumori “Kujukuri Beach” MV (Released February 15, 2022) [Official]

This is a story set against the vast sandy beaches of Chiba Prefecture, powerfully sung by Kaori Mizumori, the queen of local-theme songs.

It portrays the poignant feelings of a woman who, after a broken romance, visits the seaside alone to bury her memories in the sand.

The sound of the waves layered with shakuhachi and koto tones may accentuate the protagonist’s loneliness, as if it were a scene from a drama.

Released in February 2022, the song is also included on the album “Kayō Kiko 21 ~ Kujūkuri-hama ~.” Why not listen to it as a companion on a journey to sort out your emotions?

Ise PilgrimageMizumori Kaori19rank/position

Ise Meguri by Kaori Mizumori

Kaori Mizumori, who can sing almost all the local songs from prefectures across Japan, includes solid references to Ise’s sightseeing spots even in this breakup-themed song.

The Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks) in Ise are famous, and above all, pearls are a local specialty.

Saori Yoshida, the wrestler, is also from Mie Prefecture, and when she achieved her third consecutive Olympic gold, she even asked for pearls as a gift.

Shinano RoadMizumori Kaori20rank/position

Shinano Road — Kaori Mizumori

Kaori Mizumori’s signature song “Shinanoji.” As the title suggests, it’s a local-themed song about Nagano Prefecture and has gained nationwide popularity.

While it is authentic enka, it features many catchy vocal lines throughout, and there are no kobushi ornaments that require pitch movement of three or more notes.

Instead, the chorus includes fairly high notes, so proper key adjustment is necessary.

If you still can’t hit the high parts, one option is to raise the key and sing them in falsetto.

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