Masaaki Sen’s Popular Song Rankings [2026]
Masao Sen from Iwate Prefecture is known for massive hits like “Hoshikage no Waltz” and “Kitaguni no Haru,” but during the bubble economy he became deeply involved in real estate.
His trademark mole on his forehead was reportedly removed in 2000.
Here’s a ranking of some of his popular songs.
Playlist
| Masaaki Sen’s Popular Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Northern SpringSen Masao |  play_arrow | Scenes of longing for my hometown and the warmth in my heart |
| 2 | Waltz of StarlightSen Masao |  play_arrow | A classic of farewell and love: Masao Sen's soul-stirring song |
| 3 | 70th birthday celebrationSen Masao |  play_arrow | A warm, celebratory song for a 70th birthday (Koki) |
| 4 | sunset cloudsSen Masao |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that vividly captures an autumn twilight, by Masashi Senn… |
| 5 | In every age…Sen Masao |  play_arrow | Famous enka songs that even beginners can sing |
| 6 | Our town was green indeed.Sen Masao |  play_arrow | A classic by Masao Sen, enka-style but easy to sing |
| 7 | Parody of ‘Waltz of Starlight’: ‘Waltz of the Sixtieth Birthday’Sen Masao |  play_arrow | A parody of Masao Sen’s classic hit in a 60th-birthday version |
| 8 | youSen Masao |  play_arrow | Masao Sen’s classic song “Anta,” which sings of a woman’s heartrending feelings. |
| 9 | A lone pineSen Masao |  play_arrow | Ippon no Matsu is a song for beginners to perform |
| 10 | old man teacherSen Masao |  play_arrow | Masao Sen's classic song “Oyaji Sensei” resonates with the heart. |
| 11 | Singing of the four seasons of my hometownSen Masao |  play_arrow | Masao Sen’s classic song, characterized by grand, warm vocals |
| 12 | Yaima (Yaeyama)Sen Masao |  play_arrow | Yaima New Version, Okinawan Style |
| 13 | farewellSen Masao |  play_arrow | Masao Sen’s song with gentle vocals, “Wakare” (Farewell) |
| 14 | Motomachi BluesSen Masao |  play_arrow | Showa Blues, a classic in a gritty enka style |
| 15 | You are everything.Sen Masao |  play_arrow | Masao Sen’s classic song—easy to sing with vibrato-driven kobushi ornamentation. |
| 16 | Poem of Miso SoupSen Masao |  play_arrow | The poem of miso soup is a melancholic song in the lower to mid range. |
| 17 | nostalgic personSen Masao |  play_arrow | Masao Sen’s “Natsukashi no Hito” is easy to sing. |
| 18 | Tsugaru PlainSen Masao |  play_arrow | A Tsugaru song written by Ikuzo Yoshi and sung by Masao Sen |
| 19 | Beside the TearsSen Masao |  play_arrow | Masao Sen’s Tearful Next, Hawaiian-style Enka |
| 20 | Song of YouthSen Masao |  play_arrow | Enka with a warm atmosphere, songs that are easy for beginners to sing |
| 21 | Kanreki celebration songSen Masao |  play_arrow | A heartwarming commemorative song celebrating one’s 60th birthday |
| 22 | Kanreki Celebration SongSen Masao | play_arrow | A heartwarming and moving song celebrating a 60th birthday (kanreki) |