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Ichiro Toba’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

As his name suggests, Ichirō Toba hails from Toba in Mie Prefecture.His signature song is “Kyōdaibune” (Brother Ship), and his real-life older brother is Yutaka Yamakawa—together they’re an enka duo of brothers.A man who suits the sea, Ichirō Toba’s songs are said to be beloved even among fishermen in port towns.Here’s a ranking of Toba’s popular songs.

Playlist

Ichiro Toba’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Brother ShipsToba Ichirō
Brother ShipsToba Ichirōplay_arrow
Brothers Ship is a classic enka song.
2A Man’s HarborToba Ichirō
A Man’s HarborToba Ichirōplay_arrow
A description of Toba Ichiro’s enka vocal techniques themed around life at sea
3Festival SongToba Ichirō
Festival SongToba Ichirōplay_arrow
Ichiro Toba's festival song, thinking of his hometown
4Shimokita Fishing PortToba Ichirō
Shimokita Fishing PortToba Ichirōplay_arrow
A seafaring song by Ichiro Toba depicting fishermen
5Song of Late AutumnToba Ichirō
Song of Late AutumnToba Ichirōplay_arrow
Ichiro Toba is known for his signature song “Kyodai-bune” (Brothers’ Boat)…
6ComradeToba Ichirō
ComradeToba Ichirōplay_arrow
An enka piece that passionately sings of the bond between men
7A Fisherman’s LifeToba Ichirō
A Fisherman’s LifeToba Ichirōplay_arrow
A song about eel fishermen on Kojima Bay
8Enka BoatToba Ichirō
Enka BoatToba Ichirōplay_arrow
Fishermen’s Lives and the Sea as Depicted in Ichiro Toba’s Enka
9And yet, lifeToba Ichirō
And yet, lifeToba Ichirōplay_arrow
An enka masterpiece that sings of life's profound sentiments
10Casablanca GoodbyeToba Ichirō
Casablanca GoodbyeToba Ichirōplay_arrow
Enka songs by Ichiro Toba that are easy to sing
11Sada Misaki (Cape Sada)Toba Ichirō
Sada Misaki (Cape Sada)Toba Ichirōplay_arrow
A classic that celebrates the pride of the fishermen of Sada Misaki
12brotherhood sakeToba Ichirō
brotherhood sakeToba Ichirōplay_arrow
A classic enka masterpiece depicting the brotherly bond of fishermen
13Hakata Pure HeartToba Ichirō
Hakata Pure HeartToba Ichirōplay_arrow
Ichiro Toba's Hakata local song
14SanyōdōToba Ichirō
SanyōdōToba Ichirōplay_arrow
An enka legend sings about a man chasing his dreams
15Shima PeninsulaToba Ichirō
Shima PeninsulaToba Ichirōplay_arrow
Ichiro Toba’s locally rooted enka
16Hyuga-nada (Hyuga Sea)Toba Ichirō
Hyuga-nada (Hyuga Sea)Toba Ichirōplay_arrow
The solitude and strength of the fishermen of Hyuga-nada
17Showa-era manToba Ichirō
Showa-era manToba Ichirōplay_arrow
The way of life of a Showa-era man as sung by Ichiro Toba
18Kurushima StraitToba Ichirō
Kurushima StraitToba Ichirōplay_arrow
A song that likens the rapid currents of the Kurushima Strait to a man’s way of life
19Rain at Hase-dera — On the Yamato Road in Late AutumnToba Ichirō
Rain at Hase-dera — On the Yamato Road in Late AutumnToba Ichirōplay_arrow
The Rain at Hasedera is promoted to the title track
20Ama divers of TobaToba Ichirō
Ama divers of TobaToba Ichirōplay_arrow
An Ikka Toba Love Song to the Sea and Family
21two peopleIchirō Toba, Yuri Harada
two people Ichiro Toba, Yuri Haradaplay_arrow
A moving work that sings of the bond between Toba and Harada
22Michinoku ShigureToba Ichirō / Murakami Sachiko
Michinoku ShigureToba Ichirō / Murakami Sachikoplay_arrow
A bittersweet love between a man and a woman painted against the scenery of Tohoku
23My life’s first departure stationToba Ichirō
My life’s first departure stationToba Ichirōplay_arrow
A cheer song by an enka singer who grew up in a fisherman’s family