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Fuyumi Sakamoto’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2025]
She had aspired to become an enka singer since junior high school, and in 1986 she became a champion on NHK’s “Kachinuki Kayō Tengoku,” which led to her debut.
She paused her activities in 2002 but returned the following year.
She continues to thrive as a skilled enka singer to this day.
Here is a roundup of her popular karaoke songs.
Fuyumi Sakamoto’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2025]
I'm falling in love with you againFuyumi Sakamoto1rank/position
This is a famous song by Fuyumi Sakamoto that portrays how love for a longtime partner deepens over time and blooms anew.
Even the scars born of youthful folly turn into cherished memories as the two share their days together.
Those warm feelings soak into the heart, carried by a gentle melody.
The song was released in January 2009 as the B-side to the single “Asia no Kaizoku,” and was later included on the acclaimed album “Love Songs ~ Mata Kimi ni Koishiteru ~.” It also gained widespread recognition as the theme song for Sanwa Shurui’s barley shochu “iichiko,” and in 2010 it reached No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Why not listen when you want to reflect anew on the preciousness of the days you spend with someone dear?
O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsFuyumi Sakamoto2rank/position
Fuyumi Sakamoto is a female enka singer who studied under the acclaimed enka vocalist Yuriko Futaba.
With a highly original musical style that incorporates a wide range of genres, she has gained popularity both within and beyond the enka scene.
Her song “Yozakura Oshichi,” released in 1994, features an unusually upbeat melody for enka at the time.
The vocal range spans from mid1F to hiD, which is typical for female vocals, but the BPM is 140, making it relatively fast, so it’s best to master the rhythm thoroughly before singing.
Naniwa SpiritFuyumi Sakamoto3rank/position
It’s a powerful song that makes you want to call it the spirit of Osaka.
It’s Fuyumi Sakamoto’s first cheer song themed around Osaka, released in March 2025.
Selected as a recommended track by TBS Radio, the piece also drew attention for reuniting her with composer Chiaki Oka after roughly nine years.
The lyrics’ worldview—emphasizing the importance of moving forward without succumbing to adversity and portraying people who grow through perseverance—really hits home.
Sing it at karaoke, and you’re sure to lift your listeners’ spirits.
A Man's Love StoryFuyumi Sakamoto4rank/position
It was released in 1989 as Fuyumi Sakamoto’s fourth single.
This song became her first to enter the weekly top ten on the Oricon charts and won the 15th Japan Enka Grand Prize.
A version with spoken lines was released as her fifth single, and that version also became a hit.
celebratory sakeFuyumi Sakamoto5rank/position
It was released in 1988 as Fuyumi Sakamoto’s third single.
At the 30th Japan Record Awards, it won the Gold Award and went on to become a long-selling hit.
It is often performed at weddings, and thanks to the song’s success, she made her first appearance at the 39th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
It remains one of Fuyumi Sakamoto’s notable early signature songs.
Would you like some Noto?Fuyumi Sakamoto6rank/position
Set in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, this classic enka song depicts love for one’s hometown and a sense of nostalgia.
With vivid portrayals of Noto’s climate and culture—such as the biting Siberian winds, local trains that stop at every station, and the sound of the Gojinjo-daiko drums—it stirs homesick feelings in listeners.
Released in May 1990, it reached No.
13 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It was also performed at the 41st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year, becoming one of Fuyumi Sakamoto’s signature songs.
Filled with affection for Noto, this piece is sure to support those living away from their hometown.
If sung during New Year gatherings with family and friends, it may spark warm conversations about fond memories.
Heisei 5/5 OndoHideo Murata, Fuyumi Sakamoto7rank/position
Heisei 5.
5 Ondo by Hideo Murata and Fuyumi Sakamoto is a song released in June 1989 to celebrate the dawn of the Heisei era.
Combined with its bright, upbeat tone, it’s the kind of track that lifts your spirits as you listen.
The lyrics sing of iconic Japanese motifs such as Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms.
Hideo Murata’s powerful vocals and Fuyumi Sakamoto’s clear, pristine voice blend beautifully, creating a one-of-a-kind charm.