New Enka Single Release [February 2025]

Snow SongTohji Kimura

Snow Song

This is a work by Tetsuji Kimura that poignantly sings of snow swirling through the air.

While regretting past mistakes, the protagonist discovers renewal and hope, rendered alongside a beautiful melody.

Released in February 2025, this song is Kimura’s third single.

Through depictions of nature—snow, the moon, and the wind—it symbolically expresses the purification and rebirth of the human heart.

For those feeling lost in life, it may serve as a guiding light.

A Melancholy Road on the Shimokita PeninsulaNobue Matsubara

[Official] Nobue Matsubara “Shimokita Peninsula Aishūji (Melancholy Road)” [MV Full Chorus]

This is a moving piece that blends the scenery of the northern country with the ache of unrequited love.

Released in January 2025 as Nobue Matsubara’s 45th anniversary debut single, the song features lyrics by Shinichi Ishihara and composition by Tetsuya Gen.

Set on the Shimokita Peninsula, it portrays the inner conflict of a woman who cannot bring herself to say goodbye and sever her love.

The rich, resonant vocals further enhance the song’s emotional depth.

Its charm also lies in the inclusion of regional icons like the Kandachime horses and the Shiriya-zaki Lighthouse.

It’s a must-listen for anyone feeling the pangs of love.

Song is life itself.Ai Fujii

Megumi Fujii “Song Is Life” MUSIC VIDEO

This is a song that powerfully celebrates a woman’s life.

It’s Ai Fujii’s first new work in about ten years, released in February 2025.

The melancholic enka melody and Fujii’s emotionally rich vocals leave a strong impression.

Each note seems to reach deep into your ears and heart, becoming part of your very being—an experience that truly moves you.

If you’re feeling lost in life, this piece is sure to be by your side.

Hirosaki StoryDai Fujiwara

Hirosaki Story

Set against the scenery of Hirosaki, this gem of a track weaves a story of deep love.

Released in January 2025, it is Ms.

Fujiwara’s 10th-anniversary debut single.

The song richly portrays the protagonist, who returns to Hirosaki for the first time in four years, reuniting with the lover who kept their promise.

Lyrics interlace Hirosaki’s landmarks—Nakamachi, the castle town, the church bells—painting vivid images in the listener’s mind.

Give it a listen when you want to resonate with the bittersweet feelings of longing for someone you love.

The Fateful SummerYuto Tatsumi

Yuto Tatsumi “Fateful Summer” Music Video

An uptempo pop song by Yuto Tatsumi that portrays a midsummer romance.

Released in January 2025, this number captivates with its depiction of a fated encounter blessed by an angel and a heartrending kiss.

It made waves by debuting at No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

Why not give it a listen as you create summer memories? Its refreshing melody is sure to resonate in your heart.

ComradeIchiro Toba

Comrade

This is a work that passionately sings of bonds between men.

Released in February 2025, it features the distinctive vocal ornamentation unique to enka throughout.

Toba’s singing powerfully conveys the feelings of men who have weathered life’s rough seas, which is particularly striking.

You can sense both a humble acceptance of one’s place and a proud appreciation of ties with friends.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to in moments when you want to savor life together with your comrades.