Kenji Niinuma Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
He is an enka singer from Ofunato City in Iwate Prefecture who debuted in 1976 with “Omoide Misaki.” His second single, “Yome ni Konaika,” became a huge hit, earning him the New Artist Award at the 18th Japan Record Awards and a spot on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
His unpretentious personality and Tohoku dialect also drew attention on variety shows.
Here, we present a ranking of his most popular songs from among his many releases.
Playlist
| Kenji Niinuma Popular Songs Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Tsugaru Love WomanNiinuma Kenji |  play_arrow | A famous song that portrays the winters of Tsugaru and a woman's emotions, and one of Kenji Niinuma's signature pieces. |
| 2 | Will you marry me?Niinuma Kenji |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of a young man’s pure love and view of marriage |
| 3 | HeadlightNiinuma Kenji |  play_arrow | Kenji Niinuma’s classic song, a voice that resonates with the heart |
| 4 | Will you marry me?Niinuma Kenji |  play_arrow | Kenji Niinuma made his enka debut on Star Tanjō! (Star is Born). |
| 5 | I remembered my hometown.Niinuma Kenji |  play_arrow | Kenji Niinuma's new song singing of love for his hometown |
| 6 | Cape of MemoriesNiinuma Kenji |  play_arrow | Kenji Niinuma passed Star Tanjō! and made his debut as a singer |
| 7 | River of SnowNiinuma Kenji |  play_arrow | Singing Tips for Kenji Niinuma’s Enka Song “Yuki no Kawa” |
| 8 | Plasterer KonetaroNiinuma Kenji |  play_arrow | The training of plastering craftsmen is honed through daily discipline. |
| 9 | Sanriku ŌfunatoNiinuma Kenji |  play_arrow | An image song that sings about the beautiful coastline of Ōfunato City |