New enka single release [March 2025]

The Northern CliffsKeisuke Yamauchi

Keisuke Yamauchi “Cliffs of the North” Music Video

This work gives voice to a woman’s aching heart, as if the sea breeze were piercing her chest.

Released in February 2025 to commemorate Keisuke Yamauchi’s 25th anniversary since debut, it perfectly pairs his powerful vocals with a melody that conveys emotions with no place to go.

Set against the sheer cliffs of the north, it portrays lingering attachment, frustration, and a loss of hope for tomorrow.

It is a song that will surely stay close to the hearts of those bearing the pain of love.

your catchphraseMiyuki Kawanaka

Miyuki Kawanaka “Your Catchphrase” Music Video

A song woven by Miyuki Kawanaka’s gentle voice that tenderly conveys feelings toward a mother and touches the heart.

Its worldview—where a mother’s favorite sayings become a pillar of support in life—evokes a nostalgic, heartwarming mood.

Released in February 2025, this work is a gemlike ballad crafted by lyricist Suzuko Sawada and composer Masato Sugimoto.

When you want to quietly reflect on memories with your mother and gratitude for family, this piece will offer a melody that resonates within.

Embraced by Kawanaka’s characteristically warm expressiveness and a calm, gentle tone, it is a song that makes many listeners want to express their thanks to someone dear.

Tsugaru Shamisen StorySaisei

Ryusei / Tsugaru Shamisen Story

This is a warm-hearted song themed around the shamisen rooted in the land of Tsugaru.

Written and composed by Ikuzo Yoshi, it was released in February 2025.

It’s an enka number that gently weaves together the protagonist’s feelings toward their parents and pride in the shamisen, having chosen a path away from their hometown.

A modern, rock-like arrangement and effective use of electric guitar shine throughout.

Ayasei’s emotionally rich vocals, singing of gratitude to father and mother and a longing for home, and the shamisen’s evocative tones that resonate like memories, sink deep into the heart.

The scenic descriptions are superb, such as the scene of looking up at the stars on a blizzardy night while thinking of home.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those living apart from their families and hometown.

A Letter from a Cold CountryFumiya Tokodai

A Letter from a Cold Country

This is a song, themed around a letter that arrived one day, about thinking of someone precious.

Fumiya Tokodai’s rugged, resonant vocals gently envelop the protagonist’s aching sorrow and loneliness.

It’s moving to hear the quiet resilience of someone who, despite lingering attachment, wishes happiness for a loved one far away.

Makano’s lyrics, which brilliantly capture deep emotional shifts, harmonize beautifully with Chiaki Oka’s richly expressive melody.

Released in March 2025, this work is an ambitious piece commemorating the fifth anniversary of the artist’s debut.

It’s a song that will gently accompany those who still think of a former lover.

Melancholy NightKaori Matsu

Kaori Matsu - 'Melancholy Night' Official Music Video

A poignant love story woven from the beautiful lights and loneliness that color the city nightscape resonates in the heart.

The wavering feelings of a romance that was supposed to be just a fling and the strength to choose farewell are expressed with finesse, brought to life by Kaori Matsu’s sultry vocals.

Released in February 2025, this work perfectly marries lyrics spun by Tsubasa Kazu with an emotionally rich melody crafted by Hiroshi Tokuhisa.

Set in a lounge on the 55th floor of a high-rise, its striking world overlaps the star-like city lights with a fragile longing for love.

Perfect for night drives or moments when you want to sink into a mellow mood.

A recommended track for anyone who relates to the urban sense of loneliness and bittersweetness.

Tears of Dead LeavesMiho Matsubara

Miho Matsubara “Tears of Dead Leaves” MV [Official]

A gem of a ballad that portrays the sorrow of heartbreak through the image of dead leaves dancing in the wind.

Delivered by Miho Matsubara in February 2025, this song delicately depicts the pain and loneliness of lost love.

Veteran composer Chiaki Oka’s beautiful melody adds a gentle, heartfelt touch.

The protagonist’s feelings as they stand alone on a city corner at night are tenderly wrapped in a voice full of melancholy.

The way the song follows the lingering image of a loved one and wanders through a drizzly city really strikes a chord.

If you’re carrying the ache of heartbreak, listening to this track will grip the depths of your heart.

Flowers of MichinokuRyuko Mizuta

Ryuko Mizuta “Flowers of Michinoku” Music Video

An emotionally rich song interweaving the beautiful landscapes and scenes of Tohoku.

Ryuko Mizuta’s powerful yet delicate vocals portray the poignant inner feelings of a woman who continues to think of the one she loves.

Released in February 2025 as her 39th single, it was crafted by an illustrious team: lyrics by Reiji Mizuki, composition by Keisuke Hama, and arrangement by Megumi Wakakusa.

Layered with Mizuta’s lustrous singing, the result is a deeply expressive piece.

Brimming with a sense of travel and longing, this work is a must-listen for anyone who resonates with love for someone far away or who is interested in the climate and culture of the Tohoku region.

It also weaves in real place names such as the peaks of Mount Zao and Nakanose Bridge, offering an even deeper flavor for those who know these locales.