[Treasure of Powerful Enka] Takashi Hosokawa’s Easy-to-Sing Songs

Takashi Hosokawa is one of Japan’s leading enka singers.

Originally, he focused solely on enka, but partway through his career he met Michiya Mihashi and began studying folk songs under him.

As a result, his already impressive vocal ability was elevated to a near-monster level, and he went on to release highly challenging songs like “Tsugaru Yamauta” and “Bokyō Jongara.”

Because of this, many people likely have the impression that “Takashi Hosokawa’s songs = difficult.”

So this time…!

We’ve selected some of Takashi Hosokawa’s songs that are especially easy to sing.

From catchy hits to hidden gems known to the initiated, we’ve picked a wide range—be sure to check them out to the end!