r/enka

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Enka: the soul of Japanese

r/enka

Subreddit for people who appreciate Japanese enka. *Enka (演歌) is a popular Japanese music genre considered to resemble traditional Japanese music stylistically.* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enka)

Created Dec 17, 2011 · restricted

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Subreddit for people who appreciate Japanese enka.

The Japanese term for music, 'ongaku' (音楽) literally means "sound for comfort".

Enka (演歌) is a Japanese music genre that resembles traditional Japanese music stylistically. It has a very soulful and grave style, and usually played in minor keys. Enka is to the Japanese what country music is for Americans.

Enka is considered the heart of the Japanese. Many themes found in enka pertain to sentimental love, loss and sorrow, war, reminiscence of youth, childhood memories, and family/furusato (home or village of origin).

Wikipedia

Feel free to share enka songs you find, you can even start discussions.

We also have a sister sub for Kayokyoku: r/kayokyoku

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