New enka single release [December 2024]

Goodbye so longWako Minami

Goodbye so long

With the bond between parent and child as its theme, this song gives voice to a farewell with someone precious.

Released in December 2024, it is a gem woven from lyricist Mr.

Kanesuke Katakinaga’s real-life experiences.

Its beautiful melody and lyrics that find hope amid sorrow are deeply moving.

By skillfully using natural motifs like cherry blossoms and shooting stars, it expresses eternal love.

If you’re carrying sadness, why not let yourself be embraced by this warm singing voice?

Spring-Waiting SakeYuri Harada

Yuri Harada “Spring-Waiting Sake” Music Video

It’s a stylish number that portrays the season when cherry blossom petals dance.

Released simultaneously with the album “Harukanaru Michi” in December 2024, this piece depicts the bond between two people who overcome life’s trials and keep believing in hope.

The scene of them sharing drinks and renewing their resolve for the future is rendered with rich emotion.

How about listening to it on a cold winter night, while you wait eagerly for spring to arrive? It’s sure to warm your heart.

homesicknessYuri Harada

homesickness

A moving song that delves into the longing for one’s hometown.

Featured on the album “Harukanaru Michi” (The Distant Road), released in December 2024.

Yuri Harada’s powerful vocals vividly depict the bittersweet feelings toward home.

With rich expressiveness and deep vocal strength on full display, this track seeps into the listener’s heart.

When you find yourself missing your hometown or feeling the ache of wanting to return but being unable to, please give it a listen.

Betrayed by loveAtsushi Oki

Atsushi Oki “Betrayed by Love” MUSIC VIDEO 30-second ver.

It’s a nostalgic, emotionally rich kayōkyoku that feels like a snapshot of a cherished memory.

Released in December 2024, the piece beautifully blends Kaz Tsubasa’s lyrical poetry with Masami Tao’s flowing melody.

Atsushi Ōki’s velvety vocals gently cradle the pain of heartbreak.

The strings seem to mirror the protagonist’s emotions exactly.

If you’re looking to soothe the wounds of a breakup, this song may warm your heart.

silver hairpinMiho Asabana

[Official] Miho Asaka “Silver Kanzashi” MV

A timeless, heart-stirring tragic enka.

Miho Asabana’s crystal-clear voice richly portrays the heartrending feelings of a woman being sold off.

Released in December 2024, this piece is the final chapter of a trilogy about pure love.

You’ll be moved by the story of love and parting entrusted to a silver hairpin.

The protagonist’s complex emotions, buffeted by fate, are expressed through delicate vocals.

When you find yourself at a crossroads in life, this song will surely be there for you.

Please take the time to listen closely.

YukoYūji Matsuo

Yushi Matsuo “Yuko” MUSIC VIDEO

It feels like a sweet love story that seeps into the heart.

This song by Yushi Matsuo, who has built a firm place for himself in the enka world as a singer, was released in December 2024.

It carefully weaves the tale of a protagonist who stays by the side of a woman named Yuko and seeks to lead her toward a happy future.

Matsuo’s distinctive phrasing, featuring his signature rolled Rs, and his warm vocal tone further elevate the story.

It’s a track that lets you fully savor the appeal of enka that stands by life’s side—one you’ll want to listen to with someone special.

Hakata-style warmth and kindnessKeiko Minatosoraki

Hakata-style warmth and kindness

You’ll be drawn into its warm, inviting melody.

Featuring the resonant vocals of Keiko Minatosora, “Hakata Ninjō” was released by Nippon Crown in December 2024.

It presents the charm of Hakata from multiple angles, conveying the warmth of human relationships and the importance of compassion.

With scenes unique to Hakata—like the glow of food stalls and willows along the Naka River—woven throughout, it makes you feel as if you’re right there.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to bask in nostalgia or be reminded of the bonds between people.