[2026] Enka Singer from Tohoku

Kohei Fukuda, Kenji Niinuma, Masao Sen… They’re all well-known figures in the enka world, but do you know what they have in common?

In fact, they all share the same trait: each of them hails from the Tohoku region.

When it comes to enka, many songs are themed around Tohoku or are local anthems, and as mentioned, many famous enka singers come from Tohoku.

In this article, we spotlight enka singers from Tohoku, including younger artists who have debuted in recent years.

That favorite enka singer of yours might actually be from your hometown, too.

Be sure to check out the article!

Playlist

[2026] Enka Singer from Tohoku
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Woman’s BluesFuji Keiko		From Iwate, a Shinjuku woman with a husky voice.
2	Will you marry me?Niinuma Kenji		The Musical Life of Enka Singer Kenji Niinuma
3	Tsugaru PlainSen Masao		Masao Sen, popular for his nostalgic singing voice
4	The Last Train of the Red LampKasuga Hachirō		The Allure of Hachiro Kasuga, a Legendary Enka Singer of the Showa Era
5	grandchildŌizumi Itsurō		The musical life of Itsuro Oizumi, an enka singer from Yamagata
6	Nambu Semi-shigureFukuda Kouhei		Min'yō enka singer Kohei Fukuda, Nanbu Semishigure
7	homesickness for one’s hometown; nostalgic longing to return to one’s rural rootsWada Seiji		Seiji Wada, an enka singer from Saburo Kitajima’s school, a voice that resonates with the heart
8	Osaka Flower BlizzardKudō Ayano		The meteoric rise of Ayano Kudo, an enka singer from Yamagata
9	New Soma Love SongNumazaki Shūichi		Shuichi Numazaki from Miyagi sings of his love for his hometown.
10	Crimson TearsTsubuki Miyu		Miyu Tsubuki, a young enka singer from Fukushima
11	Michinoku Pure Love SongHayama Mizuki		Mizuki Hayama, a popular enka singer from Yamagata
12	Sanriku Great Catch Celebration SongSambongi Tomoko		Tomoko Sambongi, an enka singer who sings about the charms of Sanriku
13	strawberryOosawa Momoko		Enka that resonates in people's hearts with its unique music
14	Gutsy Roughneck ShipOdashiro Naoko		A folk singer from Iwate, active in enka
15	Back-Alley Man’s SakeKihara Takeshi		Takeshi Kihara sings of a man's melancholy and passion.
16	Purple Rain SentimentFuji Ayako		The captivating singing voice and musicality of enka singer Ayako Fuji