Chiyoko Shimakura’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
He was an enka and kayōkyoku singer active from 1954 to 2013.
In particular, his work as an enka singer influenced many other artists.
He also made many media appearances, including 30 performances on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Here, we will introduce some of his popular songs.
Playlist
| Chiyoko Shimakura’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | A gem of a song that sings of the strength to live and of hope |
| 2 | Cape TappiShimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | Chiyoko Shimakura’s “Tappi Misaki” is an unforgettable masterpiece. |
| 3 | Tanabata DanceShimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | Chiyoko Shimakura's Sendai Tanabata Festival Bon Odori Song |
| 4 | Rindō PassShimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | Autumn gentians, a scene singing of an elder sister going off to be married. |
| 5 | Gion Festival OndoShimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | Summer festival with the Gion Matsuri Ondo of Kyoto |
| 6 | Karatachi DiaryShimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | Chiyoko Shimakura's classic heartbreak song |
| 7 | Higashine Onsen KoutaShimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | Sakuranbo Higashine Onsen and Chiyoko Shimakura |
| 8 | Who Would Not Think of Their HometownShimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | A nostalgic classic that evokes one’s hometown |
| 9 | touch-me-not (balsam; Impatiens balsamina)Shimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | A Showa-era classic depicting Chiyoko Shimakura’s romance |
| 10 | Naniwa SistersShimakura Chiyoko, Ishikawa Sayuri |  play_arrow | An unmissable duo for enka and kayōkyoku fans... |
| 11 | It’s Tokyo, Mom.Shimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | A song expressing love for one’s mother and wishing for her long life |
| 12 | Burning KagoshimaShimakura Chiyoko | Chiyoko Shimakura’s gentle singing voice sings of Kagoshima | |
| 13 | It’s Tokyo, Mom.Shimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | Showing my mother around Tokyo, a classic song with traces of wartime |
| 14 | Goodbye, people of Tokyo.Shimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | Chiyoko Shimakura’s classic song depicting a parting in the big city |
| 15 | Cape ErimoShimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | Chiyoko Shimakura’s heartbreak song, singing about parting from the one she loves |
| 16 | Cape ErimoShimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | A piece whose beautiful high notes evoke the chill of a cape |
| 17 | Itchorai-bushiShimakura Chiyoko & Moriya Hiroshi |  play_arrow | Introducing the prefecture’s famous spots in the new folk song “Fukui Ondo.” |
| 18 | Both hands to the starry skyShimakura Chiyoko / Moriya Hiroshi |  play_arrow | Hiroshi Moriya, known for his sweet yet husky vocals, and… |
| 19 | Christmas in the wintry windShimachura Chiyoko / Kataoka Tsurutarou |  play_arrow | An enka-style song for a Christmas duet |
| 20 | Parody of ‘Life Is Full of Ups and Downs’: ‘Life in Tatters’Shimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | A parody song that sings of life's joys and sorrows |
| 21 | Parody Song of “It’s Tokyo, Mom”: “It’s a Special Fraud, Mom”Shimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | A parody song to protect your family from special fraud |
| 22 | A Flower of This WorldShimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | As the debut song of singer Chiyoko Shimakura in 19… |
| 23 | Crescent Moon BluesShimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | I overlaid my life's loneliness onto the crescent moon. |
| 24 | Niitsu in Four SeasonsShimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | A beautiful song by Chiyoko Shimakura that depicts the culture of Niigata |
| 25 | Because I’m in love.Shimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | A classic love song that portrays memories and bonds with a beloved person |
| 26 | It’s Tokyo, Mother.Shimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | A postwar mother-daughter memory, a classic song that colors Tokyo |
| 27 | It’s Tokyo, Mom!Shimakura Chiyoko |  play_arrow | Nostalgic songs touring Tokyo with my mother |
| 28 | Both hands to the starry skyShimakura Chiyoko & Moriya Hiroshi | play_arrow | Introduction to the duet songs by Chiyoko Shimakura and Hiroshi Moriya |