From Comic Songs to Enka: Easy-to-Sing Songs by Ikuzo Yoshi [2026]

Of course, he has towering achievements as a veteran enka singer, but he’s also renowned as an exceptional singer-songwriter—an Aomori-born hero, Yoshikazu “Yoshi” Ikuzō—who’s produced everything from comedic, rap-like novelty tunes such as “Ora Tokyo sa Iguda” to heart-wrenching ballads that tug at the heartstrings, as well as providing songs for other artists.

He’s also showcased his talent as an actor, and with his strong name recognition in households across Japan, Yoshi’s songs are hugely popular at karaoke.

In this article, we’ve picked out and compiled some of Yoshi’s many classic tracks that are relatively easy to sing.

We’ve included plenty of famous songs too, so beginners should definitely check them out!

Playlist

From Comic Songs to Enka: Easy-to-Sing Songs by Ikuzo Yoshi [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Snow CountryYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s classic song “Yukiguni” has a melody filled with sorrow.
2	Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo		Yoshi Ikuzo’s masterpiece “Sake”: a withered masterpiece steeped in melancholy
3	Drunken SongYoshi Ikuzo		Feature explanation of a fusion song of enka and jazz, “Yoiuta”
4	pinwheelYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s new song: a fusion of enka and pop
5	DreamYoshi Ikuzo		Not enka but pop, narrow vocal range
6	Song of ThanksYoshi Ikuzo		An easy-to-sing blues-style classic by Yoshi Ikuzo
7	I’m heading to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo		A signature song by Yoshikazu Ikuzō that humorously depicts rural life
8	South… spring and summerYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s classic song “Nanbu” is a song about longing for one’s hometown.
9	Blues of SorrowYoshi Ikuzo		Yoshi Ikuzo’s “Ai no Blues” is easy to sing.
10	Elegy of a Port TownYoshi Ikuzo		The melancholy-tinged masterpiece by Itsuki Hiroshi, “Minatomachi Banka.”
11	Women’s Counting SongYoshi Ikuzo		A woman’s counting song is an enka in a smooth jazz style.
12	Dear MomYoshi Ikuzo		A moving masterpiece to his mother by Iksan Yoshii
13	To my daughter…Yoshi Ikuzo		A masterpiece by a father contemplating his daughter's departure to her husband's home
14	drunk on menYoshi Ikuzo		Yoshi Ikuzo’s “Otoko Yoi” is a man’s song with a powerful melody.
15	passionate flameYoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi’s classic song “Jōen” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.