Joji Yamamoto Popular Song Rankings [2026]
Joji Yamamoto is an enka singer who, in his student days, even played at Koshien as a high school ballplayer.
After enduring an unfavorable apprenticeship period, he began his path as a star singer when Michinoku Hitori Tabi, released at age 30 as his last chance, became a massive hit.
He is also known for writing lyrics and composing under the pen name “Kotogorō.”
This time, we present a ranking of Joji Yamamoto’s most popular songs—please enjoy the voice of a performer who has become a leading figure in the enka world!
Playlist
| Joji Yamamoto Popular Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | A solitary journey to MichinokuYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | He made Joji Yamamoto a household name nationwide… |
| 2 | Our SpringYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | Jōji Yamamoto’s “Our Spring” is a classic that symbolizes hope and renewal. |
| 3 | My wife… thank you.Yamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | Joji Yamamoto’s commemorative song of love and gratitude |
| 4 | OiraseYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | A famous song by Joji Yamamoto about the Tohoku region |
| 5 | I won’t forget it.Yamamoto Jōji, Jōnouchi Sanae |  | The classic song by Joji Yamamoto and Sanae Jounouchi, “Wasureru Monka.” |
| 6 | Michinoku’s Forgotten SnowYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | Michinoku Wasureyuki, a famous song by Joji Yamamoto |
| 7 | People are travelersYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | Empathy from men for an anthem of life |
| 8 | sunsetYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | Joji Yamamoto’s classic song “Yūhi” is suitable for beginners of enka. |
| 9 | to liveYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | Joji Yamamoto’s 2003 song filled with gratitude |
| 10 | Flowers and storms alike.Yamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | Joji Yamamoto’s enka masterpieces of love and resolve |
| 11 | To live with youYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | Released as a single in 2002, and then… |
| 12 | Thank you to you.Yamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | The enka song released by Joji Yamamoto on February 1, 2001 |
| 13 | The Blue Bird of HappinessYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | Beloved Enka Classics by Joji Yamamoto |
| 14 | A single life for the two of usYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | Speaking of Joji Yamamoto, he’s also well known as a devoted husband... |
| 15 | I want to give you happiness.Yamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | While it's a classic enka number based on a minor key, the sad... |
| 16 | On the day of farewellYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | Joji Yamamoto covers a song by Masato Sugimoto |
| 17 | A journey of a thousand milesYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | With a quintessentially classic enka vibe, YAMAMOTO Jō… |
| 18 | A toast to the nameless flowerYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | Enka songs by Joji Yamamoto, expressing melancholy in the lower vocal range |
| 19 | Melancholy CanalYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | The title “Melancholy Canal” somehow feels nice… |
| 20 | Dream HighwayYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | Though released in 1994, it has the flavor of Showa-era kayōkyoku… |
| 21 | water lilyYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | Introduction to Joji Yamamoto's 2022 single |
| 22 | Nagato GorgeYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | The feelings of a traveler making a resolve in a gorge in Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| 23 | wind chimeYamamoto Jōji |  play_arrow | The enka song “Fūrin” is cheerful and suitable for beginners. |