Gokuraku Jōdo

Thinking of the one she loves, she gently crosses the boundary between this world and the next.
"Gokuraku Jōdo (Pure Land)" is an authentic enka ballad told from a woman's perspective, quietly yet powerfully portraying eternal love.

Moonlight trembling on the river's surface, the Sanzu River, red spider lilies on the other shore...
Set against a backdrop of Buddhist imagery, the song expresses deep longing for a departed beloved and an unwavering belief in reunion in the next life.

In the chorus, the words "Gokuraku Jōdo" resonate symbolically,
and a melody that carries hope within sorrow softly seeps into the depths of the heart.

Embracing both sin and hesitation, yet remaining steadfast in pure love.
Even if life comes to an end, they will never be parted-
not an attachment of regret, but a love transformed into prayer.

Within the graceful, traditional world of classic enka,
this piece depicts a universal love that still speaks to the modern age.

Presented by Kayō Enka Michi Iseya,
a tearful and prayerful enka ballad - "Gokuraku Jōdo."