[Enka] A feature on male singers in their 60s: enka vocalists whose rugged charm shines

Enka, a genre that lets you feel the heart and soul of Japan.

Some of you may have encountered it on the grand stage of the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen or through your grandparents.

In this article, we’ll spotlight male enka singers in their 60s!

Alongside enka’s powerful presence, many of these artists have voices with a certain gentleness.

Their songs convey, with depth, the way men live and messages that resonate in the heart.

Beyond enka’s classic appeal, there are many aspects that may spark your interest, so we hope you enjoy discovering those charms as you read!

Playlist

[Enka] A feature on male singers in their 60s: enka vocalists whose rugged charm shines
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Tsugaru Love WomanNiinuma Kenji		Shoji Niinuma’s Captivating Singing Voice and Way of Life
2	Married Woman in the Night Rainkawashima kazunari		Kazunari Kawashima’s enka expresses a man’s melancholy and strength.
3	Aizu Sosookuyama eiji		Started musical activities as the 1986 Grand Champion
4	curiousHama Hiroya		Hama Hiroya captivates many fans with his clear, high notes.
5	Sentiments of a Journey to WuxiOgata Daisaku		Daisaku Ogata is a multitalented maverick in the enka world, both a singer and a motocross racer.
6	Happy CoupleHiroyuki Nishikata		Hiroyuki Nishikata, who switched careers from a courier driver to an enka singer
7	Izakaya “Ten no Ji”Yamazaki Teiji		Teiji Yamazaki’s World of Enka
8	Let’s be happy, okay?Handa Koji		Characterized by urban-style kayōkyoku songs with an alcohol theme
9	Life is a hill of hardships.Yamakawa Yutaka		Yutaka Yamakawa’s singing voice, filled with deep resonance, and a man’s way of life
10	summitSanjo Yutaka		Sanjo Yutaka’s Deep Allure and the New Song “Summit”
11	Young Lady RoombaKagawa Akira		Akira Kagawa’s Enka Life and Appeal
12	NADA no Otoko-bushimiyama kenji		Kenji Miyama's enka life and signature songs
13	Tequila of TearsMasaki Yūji		The musical career of an enka singer from Kumamoto
14	tragic lovematsuzaki kōsuke		Kosuke Matsuzaki, active across a wide range from enka to jazz
15	A Man, Booze and TearsFujiwara Hiroshi		The Music and Life of Hiroshi Fujiwara, a Singer from Okayama Prefecture
16	Red sunset sailboatNarasaki Masaaki		Evaluation of Masaaki Narazaki’s Musicality and Activities
17	61Oda Junpei		Junpei Oda’s music and social contribution activities