[2025] Easy-to-Sing Enka: From Classic Masterpieces to Recent Hits [Female Singers Edition]

“I’m interested in enka, but which songs are easy to sing at karaoke…?” “I want to find recent enka songs I can sing…” If you’ve got those questions, be sure to check out this article!

When it comes to popular enka tunes sung at karaoke, many people likely imagine classic masterpieces that have been loved for decades.

But we also want you to discover standout enka songs by younger artists from the 2020s and beyond.

This time, we’ve put together a lineup of “easy-to-sing enka,” from timeless classics to recent hits and fan favorites—featuring female singers only!

We’ve also published an article featuring male singers only, so please enjoy that one as well.

Playlist

[2025] Easy-to-Sing Enka: From Classic Masterpieces to Recent Hits [Female Singers Edition]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Hamayū DrizzleMiyuki Kadomatsu		Set in a port town, the bittersweet heart of a woman clinging to lingering regrets…
2	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneSayuri Ishikawa		The story opens with the protagonist stepping off the train at Aomori Station...
3	Osaka LonelinessAimi Tanaka		A song set in Osaka, themed around loneliness and heartache...
4	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsFuyumi Sakamoto		Amid the fluttering cherry blossoms, wistfully longing for a love that's gone...
5	Nozomi SakeKonomi Mori		With the resonant sound of the shamisen, powerful and soaring...
6	Sorry, TokyoMisaki Iwasa		Iwa..., a poignant love story set in the streets of Tokyo...
7	Life is full of ups and downs.Chiyoko Shimakura		This has a certain melancholy to it, yet you can still feel its strength…
8	Fool’s TavernSatono Suzume		Ms. Satono Suzume, who debuted in September 2024...
9	From the northern innHarumi Miyako		This song poignantly sings of a woman’s feelings after a heartbreak...
10	Fleeting LoveKaori Kouzai		Koji, who has a charm that captivates any singer…
11	Like the flow of a riverHibari Misora		The legendary songstress Hibari Misora, in her final performance before her passing, re...
12	Keiko’s Dream Opens at NightKeiko Fuji		Fuji, whose wistful, melancholy singing voice stirs the hearts of all who listen…
13	freezing rainMika Hino		A night of cold winter rain pouring down, the sorrow of farewell...
14	Boat SongAki Yashiro		This song, which begins with a calm, matter-of-fact male narration, ...
15	Even though you have no intention (of doing it).Kae Fujii		A lively rhythm infused with a Latin flavor...
16	evening primroseYukino Ichikawa		It’s a very emotional song when you listen to it all the way through.
17	Snow Love BlossomYukino Ichikawa		This song, with a two-octave range from E3 to E5, …
18	Ishikari ElegyAimi Tanaka		Aimi Tanaka is someone strongly associated with kayōkyoku (classic Japanese pop)...
19	From Kyoto to HakataAimi Tanaka		An authentic enka style tinged with melancholy makes for an impressive piece...
20	Don’t scold me.Aimi Tanaka		Unusually classical for an Aimii Tanaka song...
21	The Ephemeral WomanYukino Ichikawa		Album “Yukino Ichikawa Recital 2023 …”
22	airportTeresa Teng		A memorable masterpiece with a passionate brass intro…
23	forgotten umbrellaHiroko Hattori		It warms your heart, yet it's also filled with a sense of wistfulness…
24	abandonedYoko Nagayama		One of Yoko Nagayama’s signature songs, and at karaoke...
25	Woman Harbor TownAki Yashiro		“Onna Minato-machi” was released in 1977...
26	Bouquet of flowersAki Yashiro		Among Aki Yashiro’s songs, it’s particularly singa…
27	perchSachiko Kobayashi		Riding the momentum of the smash hit song “Omoide-zake”…
28	Passionate MamboHiroko Hattori		Hattori Hiroko’s Latin-style songs are popular.
29	Flowers in the mirrorHiroko Hattori		In the beginning, it featured authentic, full-fledged vocals centered on enka...
30	Eternal JourneySayuri Ishikawa		A single released in June 2024…
31	human dramaSayuri Ishikawa		Lyrics by Yu Aku, music by Makoto Sugimoto...
32	stage lightKaori Kouzai		Even among famous enka singers, uniquely pop…
33	A beautiful day for lifeMiyuki Kawanaka		Miyuki Kawanaka’s powerful new song “Jinsei Biyori” (A Good Day for Life)
34	taking shelter from the rainIshihara Junko		A stone with a gently moist, pale melody that leaves a lasting impression…
35	maneYoko Nagayama		This “Tate…” released in 1996...
36	MaybeSachiko Kobayashi		I found out that it’s Sachiko Kobayashi who’s singing…
37	Harbor Pier DrizzleSayuri Ishikawa		The single “Wave…” released in 1985
38	A woman’s heartAki Yashiro		Known as one of Aki Yashiro’s early masterpieces, “...
39	To my hometown…Aki Yashiro		A melody that balances glamour and rustic depth is impres…
40	Longing for RainAki Yashiro		Aki Yashiro’s classic song, with an impressive husky singing voice.
41	a coquettish moodMiyuki Kawanaka		Miyuki Kawanaka’s sultry mood, a song you can enjoy singing
42	I want to get drunk aloneIshihara Junko		A Simple Singing Method for the Heartbreak Song 'Wanting to Drink Alone'
43	Yorisoi grassIshihara Junko		The Pathos of Enka: Junko Ishihara’s Masterpiece “Yorisoi-gusa”
44	I’ve fallen for you.Ishihara Junko		Ishihara Junko’s debut song “Horemashita”
45	I want to see you—I wish I could be with you right now.Ishihara Junko		Junko Ishihara’s classic: an easy-to-sing melody and pitch