Aiya Shimazu Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Stormy-Wave Woman ShipShimazu Aya22rank/position

Stormy-Wave Woman Ship

This is a song that powerfully sings of a woman’s way of life, addressed to her husband who went out fishing in a storm and never returned.

Aya Shimazu’s vocal ornamentation conveys the woman’s determination to the fullest.

It also portrays a devoted woman who, as a wife, can’t imagine anyone but her man, expressing a touching single-heartedness.

Ryoma’s lingering silhouetteShimazu Aya23rank/position

3★★ AYA SHIMAZU ★ ♪ Ryoma's Remaining Shadow

Among the notable figures from Kochi Prefecture, Sakamoto Ryoma is perhaps the most famous.

This song tells the story of his life.

The original was sung by Hibari Misora, but this video is a cover version by Aya Shimazu.

It was performed at the Prefectural Culture Hall.

Original songShimazu Aya, Imada Kōji24rank/position

This commercial, in which Koji Imada uses Japan Post’s New Year’s card printing service to get his nengajo ready, features Aya Shimazu.

In a striking twist, she appears outside the window near the end and sings a New Year’s card song.

Her powerful vocals are truly overwhelming.

A behind-the-scenes video of the shoot is also available on YouTube, so fans should definitely check it out.

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aspiring spiritShimazu Aya25rank/position

aspiring spirit

For those looking for an enka song that’s packed with strong kobushi ornamentation yet still easy to sing, I recommend Asunaro-gokoro.

It features a fair number of kobushi turns, and at the most exciting part of the chorus you’ll even get a shout-style, growling vocal.

That said, it’s not extremely difficult as enka goes—there are almost no kobushi that spin three or more times.

If you’ve got basic kobushi technique and are comfortable with shout-style singing, you should find this song reasonably approachable.

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Ryo

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Aya’s FestivalShimazu Aya26rank/position

Aya's Festival

Aya Shimazu’s signature song “Aya no Matsuri” is notable for her powerful vocals.

As the title suggests, it’s a lively, energetic tune.

Because there are many shouts, it might seem difficult, but surprisingly there are few kobushi (ornamental pitch turns) that repeatedly move up and down in complex ways, and each phrase is relatively short, so you won’t struggle with long sustained notes.

Instead, if you don’t articulate the opening of each phrase clearly, it can come across as limp, so be sure to focus on crisp pronunciation at the start of each line.

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playing the shamisen after the factShimazu Aya27rank/position

playing the shamisen after the fact

A beloved classic among fans, “Atooi Shamisen.” This piece is notable for its simple arrangement centered on the shamisen.

It’s solid, full-fledged enka, so the kobushi (ornamental vocal turns) appear as usual; however, for a song by Aya Shimazu, the number and style of kobushi used here are quite simple.

That said, there are several instances of kobushi blended with falsetto, so if it feels difficult, try lowering the key by two or three semitones.

For those looking for authentic enka that’s also easy to sing, this track is highly recommended.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.

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Strait of LongingShimazu Aya28rank/position

Aya Shimazu “Renbo Kaikyō” Music Video (full ver.)

A compellingly austere song by Aya Shimazu, “Renbo Kaikyō.” True to enka, it features solid kobushi ornamentation, yet the piece is actually easy to sing.

The reason lies in the vocal line.

While enka typically involves frequent, complex pitch rises and falls, this song keeps the melody simple and relatively even, more like a kayōkyoku.

With kobushi appearing here and there on top of that, anyone accustomed to singing standard enka should be able to perform it without difficulty.

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Ryo

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