New Enka Single Release [February 2025]

In February 2025, a wave of new enka songs blending nostalgia with freshness is emerging.

While faithfully inheriting the spirit of classic enka, these ambitious works captivate younger listeners with contemporary arrangements and innovative lyrical worlds.

We introduce pieces that let you fully savor enka’s unique charm—from rich, velvety vocals that leave a deep aftertaste to emotionally expressive delivery with powerful kobushi ornamentation.

Why not take a step into this new world of enka, where tradition and innovation intertwine?

Playlist

New Enka Single Release [February 2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Yosare Onna-bushiSachiko Shiina		A moving enka that portrays the climate of Tsugaru and the theme of love.
2	Calm or stormKanta Ichijo		A powerful song that portrays the life of a sea fisherman
3	The northern city, HakodateDaisuke Kitagawa		A bittersweet romance in a port town, set in Hakodate
4	A man should just cry in silence.Kenji Miyashita		Kenji Miyashita: A moving work that sings the melancholy of Showa-era men
5	true to myselfTokyo Rickshaw		The enka legend Joji Yamamoto wrote the lyrics and...
6	selfish womanArata Aoyama		A blues kayō depicting Arata Aoyama’s feelings of love
7	Aventure NakameguroMATSURI		A debut song that colors love in the city night
8	White SeaAsuka Misako		The scenery of the Sea of Japan and the pain of a broken heart
9	Chome-chomeHoriemon		Takafumi Horie’s enka, a brisk and exhilarating track.
10	last trainMirei Kitahara		A ballad by Mirei Kitahara that resonates with the heart
11	Lilac-chill romanceTatsumi Yoshimune		Spring love song, a masterpiece of mature emotions that resonates with the heart.
12	South… spring and summerIkuzo Yoshi		A song that expresses Yoshikazu Ikuzō’s love for his hometown
13	A drop of the great riverEisaku Okawa		Small efforts enrich life.
14	A man’s single-minded resolveTeiji Yamazaki		An anthem of support that sings of the weight of the heart and of conviction
15	Snow SongTohji Kimura		A Song of Renewal and Hope in the Snow
16	A Melancholy Road on the Shimokita PeninsulaNobue Matsubara		A heart-stirring song that sings of the poignant love of the northern country
17	Song is life itself.Ai Fujii		Ai Fujii's enka is a moving work that sings of life.
18	Hirosaki StoryDai Fujiwara		A song depicting the scenery of Hirosaki and the feelings of love
19	The Fateful SummerYuto Tatsumi		An A… by Yuto Tatsumi depicting a midsummer romance
20	ComradeIchiro Toba		A classic enka masterpiece that passionately sings of men's bonds and life.