Easy-to-sing enka: A roundup of recommended enka songs for karaoke

Enka, a genre that represents Japanese music.

Its singing method uses a technique called kobushi, which is highly distinctive, and its unique sound—built on pentatonic scales and triads—has been loved for many years.

That said, because enka relies on kobushi, many people may feel it’s difficult to sing.

For those people, we’ve selected songs that minimize the use of kobushi and don’t require a wide vocal range.

We also cover the technical aspects in detail, so if you want to sing enka well, this is a must-read!