Aiya Shimazu Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Aya Shimazu is an enka singer from Kumamoto Prefecture who debuted at the age of 15.

She is known for the hit of her fifth single, “Aizen Katsura o Mou Ichido,” as well as for the trio “Hatsuratsu San’nin Musume,” which she formed with Fuyumi Sakamoto and Kumiko Ishigami.

Here is a ranking of her popular songs.

Playlist

Aiya Shimazu Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	You don’t have to go back.Shimazu Aya		Aya Shimazu’s signature songs, easy-to-sing enka pieces
2	threadShimazu Aya		The enka singer Aya Shimazu sang “Ito.” Yasu…
3	Summer camelliaShimazu Aya		Aya Shimazu’s “Natsu Tsubaki” is a ballad-style kayōkyoku (Japanese popular song).
4	Brocade AutumnShimazu Aya		Ayako Shimazu’s “Kinshū-fu” is enka, but its difficulty is low.
5	KanadeShimazu Aya		Unique cover songs by Aya Shimazu
6	the sunShimazu Aya		Let Aya Shimazu’s warm enka give you a push
7	Late bloomerShimazu Aya		A powerful enka single by AYA Shimazu
8	Letter of Appreciation — A Message to My MotherShimazu Aya		Leaving my hometown and appreciating my mother's presence
9	Harvest Moon over Mount AkagiShimazu Aya		A historic song that sings of a gangster’s life and the friendship between men, set against the backdrop of Mount Akagi.
10	comrade-in-armsShimazu Aya		Young Aya masterfully performs a weighty song.
11	Migratory bird wearing hakamaShimazu Aya		Aya Shimazu became a disciple of Tetsurō Hoshino and made her singer debut.
12	childbirthShimazu Aya		The Affair and Execution of Osan and Mohei
13	FujiShimazu Aya		Make up your mind and push forward positively
14	Aizen Katsura Once MoreShimazu Aya		One of Japan’s leading enka singers, Aya Shimazu...
15	Sisters’ SlopeShimazu Aya		A ballad by Aya Shimazu that portrays the heartache of a younger sister who wants to take her older sister’s boyfriend.
16	Always the two of usShimazu Aya		A cheering song by Aya Shimazu filled with feelings for her beloved dog
17	Baton of LifeShimazu Aya		A pop-style enka by Aya Shimazu that’s easy to sing and a classic
18	To my daughter…Shimazu Aya		Aya Shimazu’s masterpiece “To My Daughter…” Enka Kayōkyoku
19	Chuji, the chivalrous outlaw’s journeyShimazu Aya		Brilliantly expressing Chūji Kunisada in song
20	Kuroda-bushiShimazu Aya		Kurodabushi is a staple folk song for drinking parties in Fukuoka.
21	Ryoma’s lingering silhouetteShimazu Aya		Aya Shimazu covered a song about the life of Ryoma Sakamoto.
22	Stormy-Wave Woman ShipShimazu Aya		A song about a wife who has lost her husband, expressing the resolve of a woman who lives strongly.
23	Original songShimazu Aya, Imada Kōji		Koji Imada and Aya Shimazu appear in the Japan Post New Year’s card commercial.
24	aspiring spiritShimazu Aya		The asunaro spirit is a fist and a shout
25	Aya’s FestivalShimazu Aya		Features and Vocal Tips of Aya Shimazu’s Masterpiece “Aya no Matsuri”
26	Yae: A Single Flower of AizuShimazu Aya		The Story of Yae Yamamoto, the Jeanne d’Arc of Aizu
27	Guts ShipShimazu Aya		A masterpiece depicting familial love set against the northern seas
28	playing the shamisen after the factShimazu Aya		Follow-up shamisen makes enka easier to sing
29	Strait of LongingShimazu Aya		Shima AYA's songs are complex, but the vocal lines are simple.
30	Thank you, memories.Shimazu Aya		Aya Shimazu’s Showa-era kayōkyoku: songs that require nuance and technical skill
31	Mother-Koi Return BoatShimazu Aya		Early songs by Aya Shimazu with many kobushi (melismatic turns) in her enka vocals
32	white magnoliaShimazu Aya		Aya Shimazu’s famous song Shirakobushi is a kayōkyoku (Japanese popular song).
33	Mihonoseki Tide SongShimazu Aya		Aya Shimazu sings an enka song of Mihonoseki
34	As a flower, as a personShimazu Aya		A kayōkyoku song highlighted by Aya Shimazu’s soaring vocals
35	Destiny ~At Last, the Angel Turned This Way~Shimazu Aya		Aya Shimazu's kayōkyoku 'Unmei' has an easy vocal technique.
36	A-un FlowerShimazu Aya		Aya Shimazu’s “Aun no Hana” is an enka-like song where the kobushi (ornamental vocal turns) are gentle.