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[October 2025] Latest Enka and Kayōkyoku roundup. Check out the buzzworthy new songs!

If you’ve found your way here, that probably means you love enka and kayōkyoku! Often called the “heart of Japan,” enka and kayōkyoku are full of timeless songs that resonate with everyone.

Maybe you head out to concerts with friends to see your favorite singers, or you hone your skills at karaoke aiming to become a great singer—everyone has their own way to enjoy them.

In this article, we’ve put together the latest, newly released enka and kayōkyoku tracks! Get a jump on the hits that are sure to come next!

Playlist

Release of a new enka song
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1eastAgave flowerMATSURIExpress Agave’s love in the style of a Showa-era kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) song
2eastGenroku Cherry Blossom Viewing DanceNatsuka ArimoriA classic Japanese-style rock song sung by Natsukasa Arimori
3eastTsugaru Kaze PortKozue TakemuraKozue Takemura’s passionate enka with a strong rock flavor
4eastIzayoi BridgeKenta KooriA new enka song themed around a poignant moon
5eastSunlight filtering through the trees — komorebiTsukasa-gakuA ballad that quietly portrays feelings for a lost love
6eastmoored boatKazuko MifuneIn the 60th year since their debut, a heart-wrenching enka about unrequited love is born.
7eastMother is a cradle.Kiyomi HōjōKiyomi Hojo unveils new song in gratitude to her mother
8eastElegy of the PierTatsuya KanoeTatsuya Kano releases his first “otokouta” single in 7 years
9eastGo with the flowJunpei OdaA heartwarming song by Junpei Oda filled with love
10eastLove in Kyoto is a passing showerSeiji TakamiyagiA classic song set in Kyoto by a singer who debuted at 69
11eastAnd then, the Twilight CinemaAsami ChiyukiA song that portrays life through memories of the movie theater
12eastCape of Tearful Homesick WindsShinobu OkadaShinobu Okada’s Moving Song of Longing for Her Hometown
13eastWoman in a Late Autumn DrizzleRumi NakayamaRumi Nakayama’s poignant enka: the pain of love
14eastThe Sea of Japan where love weepsTakeshi MatsubaraTakeshi Matsubara sings Nihonkai Koika (Japan Sea Love Song)
15eastCrying… NagasakiHiroshi KadokawaHiroshi Kadokawa captivates with emotionally rich enka.
16eastNow, aloneKeiko KanoKeiko Kano’s new song supports taking the first step in life.
17eastEphemeral FlowerSayoko MizukiThe inner conflict of a heart swayed by a forbidden love
18eastTears and laughterChisatoChisato of classical vocal music, a narrative song of love
19eastShowa-era manIchiro TobaThe way of life of a Showa-era man as sung by Ichiro Toba
20eastJourney of lingering attachmentSho GodaiGodaishō’s Sentimental Enka “The Journey of Regret”
21eastLast Train to the NorthAlanIn the northern sky, I entrust my love to the last flight.
22eastUnder the sky of TsutenkakuNobue MatsubaraOsaka song sung by Nobue Matsubara
23eastKoisame (Love Rain)Ishihara JunkoThe poignant ache of love overlaid on a winter scene, Junko Ishihara
24eastBelieving in spring…Kotomi MakiKotomi Maki’s 44th release, a heartrending singing voice
25eastroost; nest (where birds sleep). Also used figuratively for a place to stay or sleep.Ryusuke TaniRyusuke Tani, who gave up professional baseball and found success in enka
26eastReminiscence ~Though I depart, my heart remains~Yuki IsozawaYuki Isogawa’s moving song themed on mythology
27eastI want to tell you.Atsuko AsadaA moving song by Atsuko Asada singing of her love for her mother
28eastThe Hydrangea PersonTakeshi KitayamaTakeshi Kitayama's poignant enka song “Ajisai no Hito” (The Hydrangea Person)
29north_eastThe rough waves of womenKim YonjaThe moving life enka of singer Kim Yonja
30south_eastPerson of eleganceShota MitsuokaShota Miku sings of a couple’s bond
31south_eastacting like a handsome guyIkuzo YoshiIkuzo Yoshi’s masterpiece that portrays vanity and clumsiness
32south_eastThe Sitting-and-Waiting MoonEiji OkuyamaEiji Okuyama’s heartrending singing voice embraces the heart.
33south_eastMichinoku Silver Mountain, Tears of SnowHiromi YamaguchiHiromi Yamaguchi, a heartbreak enka at Ginzan Onsen
34south_eastRun, boy of the Shōwa eraAkiya NittaAn enka song that captures the youth of the Showa era
35eastflaring/blazing (onomatopoeia for flames)Kento HiramatsuA passionate, 80s-style single that colors the summer
36eastinner voiceSouichi FutamiSouichi Futami's gratitude song, composed by Saburo Kitajima
37eastMarionette Fallen into the Eternal SwampKota OkamotoKota Okamoto’s Passionate Love Song
38eastHow old is love? / Until what age does love last?Daisuke MorikawaDaisuke Morikawa’s new song, a passionate Latin-style track
39eastInn of the Night Cherry BlossomsMiyu TsubukiMiyu Tsubuki’s poignant romantic enka ‘Inn of the Night Cherry Blossoms’
40eastYurushi RiverMiyuki NagaiMiyuki Nagai, an enka song about a heartrending love
41eastFeelings for youMasumi AsadaMasumi Asada, a love song coloring the scenery of Kyoto
42eastStardust MidosujiNaoko IkomaA poignant love song that colors the nightscape of Osaka
43eastSeven-colored flowerSaori YukiSaori Yuki’s heartwarming song brings hope
44eastThere are various things. I’m a woman.Chō HōyūkiA song about a woman’s life sung by Naga Hozonoki
45eastTokyo Rainy BlueYukari MikiYukari Miki: A Heart-Wrenching Tale of Farewell
46eastSmall family, thank you Ten.Chosei JitsukawaA moving song expressing gratitude and the bond with a beloved dog
47eastI couldn’t help but tear upJun YanagiAn enka song about urban loneliness and longing for one’s hometown
48eastMoon of lingering coldEmi KitadaAn emotional, passionate enka song by a female farmer-singer
49eastThe Wind of a Hundred YearsErika TerashimaErika Terashima’s debut song singing about her hometown, Hokkaido.
50eastAutumn MoeNatsumi KawanoNatsumi Kawano’s new song: a lyrical ballad about the love felt in a lifetime
51eastDreams are to be seen and to be fulfilled.Miwako HayashiMiwa Hayashi’s cheer song reaches those who pursue their dreams.
52eastThe winds of the Kirishima mountain range weepHitomi NishikawaHitomi Nishikawa from Kumamoto sings of love with passionate enka
53eastPeanut ~Rakkasei~KenjiroA Father's Love and Memories: The Moving Story Encapsulated in Peanuts
54eastIsn’t it good?Tadashi MikadoAn upbeat song that portrays the positivity of adults
55eastCourtesan of SatsumaTakeru OgawaDepicting a passion for the performing arts and a longing for one’s hometown
56eastLand of Abundant Rice (Mizuho no Kuni)Akari YamanishiA heartwarming enka that paints scenes of rice
57eastFated ShipKumi IwamotoA moving song about parting, commemorating the 30th anniversary of their debut
58eastIchibangai BluesHiroya HamaA secret love in the nighttime city, in the singing voice of Hiroya Hama
59eastOkkanoyosareShinobu KakyoinAn enka song filled with heartfelt feelings for a mother longing for her hometown
60eastAdoro of FarewellHitomi NishiyamaA masterpiece that weaves a farewell story that resonates with the heart
61eastLet me hear your parting words.Kazue YamamotoA song that portrays the bittersweet end of an office romance
62eastThat girl is dotchicchi.Masashi EtaniMasashi Eguya, a bittersweet love youth kayō song
63eastTh-th-th-thanksT and TA song of gratitude woven by two construction company workers with unconventional backgrounds
64eastA Chef’s LifetimeTakeshi MiyazakiA moving song that portrays the passion and pride of a chef
65eastWhere are you…?Keisuke TeramotoA poignant, classic-style kayōkyoku for the 15th debut anniversary
66eastTranquil TavernDaizo TanabeHeal the workers with Taizo Tanabe’s tavern songs
67eastSendai Woman — Chapter TwoShigeru TachibanaA story of a man’s heartbreak and lingering attachment as he journeys through Sendai
68eastShowa Pop SongSecond comingScenes of the Showa era, nostalgia and hope
69eastLife, radiantMomoko OsawaA heartwarming song by Momoko Osawa that sings of the preciousness of life
70eastselfish; self-centered; willfulRuka MochizukiNew song by Ruka Mochizuki with lyrics by Tetsuya Komuro is popular
71eastUra-Namba BluesKei MizukiA one-night love story in Ura-Namba
72eastShanshan PeonyNatsuko GodaiA powerful song that fuses tradition and modernity
73eastRed full moonKonomi MoriComposed by Masato Sugimoto, an inspiring work by Konomi Mori
74eastA Woman’s Love LanternNoriko NemotoA song of unwavering love, filled with heartache and hope
75eastDemon Fires of AsoHaruna HoriuchiA song of heartbreak and resolve themed around the Onibi Festival
76eastdiamond dustAyumi OzoraAyumi Oozora’s song that fuses enka and rock
77eastsignpostAkari YamanishiA heartwarming song that cheers you on at a crossroads in life
78eastunconditional loveShinichi MoriShinichi Mori’s crowning achievement: a Reiwa-era enka of gratitude and milestones
79eastNAZO with Noritake Kinashi and George TokoroAimi TanakaA playful, puzzle-themed pop song—a heart-lifting tune
80eastLife’s Stealthy GrassKumiko MatsushitaAn anthem for a life that doesn’t yield to adversity
81eastShowa-era womanYoko NagayamaA Showa-Era Woman’s Tale of Farewells and Dreams
82eastLet life shineKomadori – Toshiko & MidoriA heartfelt remake of a classic by the Komadori Sisters
83eastan empty shellTakumi RyoA passionate song that sings of the emptiness of the heart
84eastJust, I want to see you — To my mother —Natsuki YokoA heartwarming classic that sings of feelings for one’s mother
85eastShiawase ShigureYuji SanriA song about walking through life with someone you cherish
86eastTokachi Autumn and WinterHiroshi OeA classic song that sings of Hokkaido’s scenery and family love
87eastOn the day of farewellJoji YamamotoA song of deep love sung by Joji Yamamoto
88eastEnyakkora BoogieNaoki SanadaA cheerful song that supports workers, a track that brings energy.
89eastMaking MemoriesAyako FujiA moving song written and composed by Ayako Fuji
90eastUnreachable feelingsKaori KouzaiWith memories of a love that ended held in the heart, a wistful, melancholic singing voice
91eastI don’t need to see you.Yuta DateYuta Date’s poignant enka ballad resonates with the heart
92eastFate-bound by lifeHiroko MatsumaeHiroko Matsumae, a song of deep love between husband and wife
93eastA bit good at lyingAkira TanakaA heartbreakingly emotional love song with a rhythmic feel