[Wakayama’s Treasure] Fuyumi Sakamoto’s Easy-to-Sing Songs
Fuyumi Sakamoto is a female enka singer from Wakayama Prefecture.
While she’s strongly associated with being a disciple of Kimimasa Inomata, she also has a background studying under the eminent female enka singer Yuriko Futaba.
Thanks to this, she has stable, assured vocal skills and can deliver not only enka but also kayōkyoku and pop songs.
This time, we’ve picked out some of Fuyumi Sakamoto’s songs that are especially easy to sing.
Many popular tracks are included, so be sure to check them out to the end.
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[Wakayama’s Treasure] Fuyumi Sakamoto’s Easy-to-Sing Songs (1–10)
Kinokawa (Kii River)Sakamoto Fuyumi
Kinokawa, set in the famous city of Wakayama—also the birthplace of Fuyumi Sakamoto—is a work titled “Kinokawa.” It features lyrics steeped in sorrow, reminiscent of Yuriko Futaba’s “The Mother on the Quay,” and the song maintains a poignant atmosphere throughout.
While the dynamics are clearly articulated across the piece, there are no particularly forceful sections; as long as you properly hold back your volume where needed, it will sound fairly polished.
Though it is authentic enka, the use of kobushi (melodic ornamentation) is limited, making it relatively easy to sing from a vocal technique standpoint.
Flower in DrunkennessSakamoto Fuyumi
Sakamoto Fuyumi’s song “Suichūka,” released in 2022.
Although Sakamoto Fuyumi studied under Futaba Yūrikō and has tackled challenging enka in her later years, she also works on catchier enka.
Among these, this piece is particularly easy to sing.
While there are some kobushi (ornamental vocal turns), the overall difficulty is low, and there are no repeated, dramatic ups-and-downs typical of elaborate kobushi.
The vocal range is somewhat wide, but even if your voice flips into head voice, it will sound like kobushi to listeners, making it easy to sing even for those with a narrower range.
Stand in the windSakamoto Fuyumi
When you think of Fuyumi Sakamoto, catchy enka comes to mind, but this piece is composed with a particularly familiar, pop-leaning melody even among her works.
While the vocal range isn’t exactly narrow, there are no long sustained notes at the very top, so it’s not a song that demands a specific voice type.
In addition, there are relatively few kobushi (the characteristic enka vocal ornament), so as long as you follow the vocal line carefully, anyone should be able to sing it without trouble.
There is a brief falsetto part in the chorus; if that feels difficult, try lowering the key.
The overall range isn’t wide, so if you set the key properly, anyone should be able to sing it through.
[Wakayama's Treasure] Fuyumi Sakamoto's Easy-to-Sing Songs (11–20)
“Welcome home” is a good-luck charmSakamoto Fuyumi
Fuyumi Sakamoto is known not only for enka but also for taking on kayōkyoku and pop.
Since the release of “Mata Kimi ni Koishiteru,” she has even ventured into pure pop songs that don’t incorporate enka elements, likely buoyed by her popularity as a pop singer.
Among these, the one I especially recommend is “Okaeri ga O-mamori.” It has a relaxed tempo, yet it doesn’t rely heavily on long sustained notes, making it exceptionally easy to sing—not just compared to enka, but even to typical pop songs.
The vocal range isn’t wide either, so if you adjust the key appropriately, you should be able to aim for a high score.
A Hundred Nights’ JourneySakamoto Fuyumi
Fuyumi Sakamoto has many famous songs, but among them, Hyakuyakō is known as one of her most heartrending tracks.
The piece has a very relaxed tempo and leans more toward kayōkyoku (Japanese popular song) than traditional enka.
There are none of the scale inflections typical of enka (kobushi); throughout, while there is some dynamic expression, the vocal line remains simple with relatively little dramatic fluctuation.
It may seem somewhat high at first, but the overall key is on the lower side, so as long as you set the key properly, anyone can sing it through.
RashōmonSakamoto Fuyumi
Fuyumi Sakamoto is a female enka singer renowned for excelling at “male songs.” Among her works, one of the most popular male songs is Rashomon.
It’s a piece noted for its particularly serious melody even within Sakamoto’s repertoire, and it enjoys strong support from fans.
Although the song stands out for its power, the vocal line itself is simple and the range is relatively narrow.
The ornamental kobushi that require complex pitch movements appear only at the end of the chorus and involve upward and downward motion no more than twice, so anyone accustomed to singing enka should be able to perform it without difficulty.
Firefly LanternSakamoto Fuyumi
Even among Fuyumi Sakamoto’s songs, Hotaru no Chochin stands out for its unique vibe and has gained popularity.
Rather than a kayōkyoku number, it leans heavily into pop elements, and for enka it’s quite rare in featuring a solid, weighty bassline.
The reggae-like bounce of the rhythm is also striking.
This piece prioritizes overall groove over elaborate phrasing.
As a result, there are no kobushi ornaments that require complex pitch bends.
The vocal range is also on the narrower side, so if you follow the vocal line carefully, it’s possible to aim for a high score.