Modern Enka

Modern Enka is a genre of Japanese popular music that combines traditional Japanese music with modern pop music. It is characterized by its melodic, sentimental style and often features lyrics about love, nostalgia, and longing. It is often performed by female vocalists and is often accompanied by traditional instruments such as the shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi. Modern Enka has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many popular artists such as Ayaka, Utada Hikaru, and Kiyoshi Hikawa releasing songs in the genre.