New enka single release [March 2025]

Iyasa(ka), YassaiSayuri Ishikawa

Sayuri Ishikawa “Yasaka (Iyasaka) Yassai” Music Video

This enka number, themed on Noto’s traditional Abare Festival, delivers a bold, powerful impression.

With lyrics by Shohei Mozu and composition by Keisuke Hama, it’s an ambitious work set to be released in March 2025 as a song by Sayuri Ishikawa.

The layered chants create a vibrant sense of motion, while the intricate arrangement enhances the song’s appeal.

It’s a track brimming with immediacy, as if you can feel the festival’s heat and hear people’s breathing.

Carrying the spirit of a festival with a 350-year history into the present, it sings grandly of prayers for health and bountiful harvests.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you need a lift or when you’d like to sing along with someone special.

To my belovedOsamu Saijō

[2c Audio Source] To My Beloved / Osamu Saijo

This is a kayōkyoku (Japanese popular song) that conveys gratitude with warmth.

It is Osamu Saijō’s debut work, released in February 2025 by Free Board Records.

Its gentle, narrative melody carries heartfelt thanks to his grandmother.

This is a song to listen to when you stand at a crossroads in life or want to reflect on memories with someone dear.

It’s a track best enjoyed while thinking of the gratitude you feel for the family and loved ones who have supported you.

Koedo Spring: A Spring Evening in KawagoeKeiko Aso

Koedo Spring: A Spring Evening in Kawagoe

A February 2025 song by Keiko Aso that richly evokes the nostalgic streetscapes of Kawagoe, Saitama.

You can almost see the kura-zukuri townscape, layered with history, bathed in moonlight on a tranquil spring evening.

Its gently flowing melody and clear vocals bring a sense of warmth and nostalgia.

Recommended for those who want to reflect on the classic charm of Japan’s old townscapes or simply enjoy a soothing moment.

The timeless allure of Little Edo, passed down through the ages, touches the heart.

Nagoya YearningMiho Matsubara

Miho Matsubara “Nagoya Longing” [Melody Records] Official Artist Video

Set against the streets of Nagoya, this work depicts a graceful, pure love between a man and a woman.

Beautifully performed by Miho Matsubara, it was released as a single in March 2025.

The music video, featuring a sibling co-appearance with her younger brother, Tanishi Matsubara, also drew attention.

With lyrics by Issei Mine and composition by Kiyotaka Takeuchi—both highly accomplished creators—the piece weaves a gem-like melody infused with the emotions of both protagonists.

It is recommended for those seeking a heartwarming kayōkyoku whose tender feelings for a loved one resonate deeply.