A roundup of male enka singers in their 70s: legendary vocalists who support the enka world
Enka, long beloved by many listeners, is often called the “heart of Japan,” isn’t it?
In particular, many older folks probably grew up listening to enka from childhood, don’t you think?
In this article, we’ll introduce male enka singers in their 70s from the vibrant enka scene, where countless artists are active.
We’ve selected a wide range—from singers who are popular across generations to those every enka fan is sure to know.
If any singer catches your eye as you read, be sure to check out songs beyond the ones featured here!
- Great enka masterpieces and hit songs of the 1970s
- A roundup of male enka singers in their 80s: veterans who left their mark on the enka world
- [Enka] A feature on male singers in their 60s: enka vocalists whose rugged charm shines
- A roundup of male enka singers who represent the Showa era
- A roundup of female enka singers in their 70s: voices that evoke nostalgia
- Great enka masterpieces and hit songs of the 1980s
- Nostalgic enka. A collection of classic enka hits from the Showa era.
- Cool masterpieces of enka, the heart of Japan
- [Men] Enka Songs That Can Score High in Karaoke
- Roundup of male enka singers in their 50s: masters who are active at the heart of the enka world
- [2026] Enka Songs That Are Hard to Sing – Male Singers Edition
- [2026] A roundup of female enka singers in their 60s: Artists who support Japanese enka
- [2026] Life's Cheering Songs: A Collection of Recommended Enka to Lift Your Spirits
Roundup of male enka singers in their 70s: The renowned vocalists supporting the enka world (21–30)
grandchildŌizumi Itsurō
Itsuro Oizumi, who hails from Yamagata Prefecture, has an unusual background, wearing two hats as both a cherry farmer and an enka singer.
He honed his skills in the world of folk music, winning the Tohoku/Hokkaido Minyo Grand Prize in 1977 and the Prime Minister’s Award from the Japan Folk Song Association in 1980.
After releasing a major-label work with Teichiku in 1999, he appeared on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen the following year and garnered numerous honors, including the Japan Record Award for Excellence and a Special Award at the Japan Gold Disc Awards.
His greatest appeal lies in his solid, resilient voice forged through folk traditions and his warm lyrical world rooted in the perspective of everyday life.
Inspired by his eldest son’s battle with illness, he has made supporting the bone marrow bank his life’s work and continues to hold charity concerts—an approach that resonates deeply.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a selection of popular male enka singers in their 70s all at once.
There were many famous singers whose names always come up when you think of enka.
This time we featured relatively well-known hit songs, but if any singer caught your interest, be sure to check out their other tracks too!