Enka

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The most popular enka artist today seems to be kiyoshi hikawa, he even had a song topping the oricon pop chart:

氷川きよし - Kiyosi Hikawa official web page


Short definition:

Enka was Japanese popular music before and following WW2. Nowadays, enka music is most popular among the older generations. Many enka songs deal with topics such as unlucky love and nostalgia. Enka singers, especially women, usually perform wearing a kimono.

- http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2114.html

Article on enka:


Article from www.j-fan.com