Enka singer Kiyoshi Hikawa says fans are more important than marriage

Sunday 07th September, 06:12 AM JST

TOKYO —

Enka singer Kiyoshi Hiakawa, 30, this week started a series of concerts in Tokyo to introduce his latest song “Aishu no Mizuumi” which will be released on Oct 1. He said fans are more important than marriage, ahead of his 31st birthday on Saturday.

Hikawa, who is popular among middle-aged women, told reporters: “I of course think of marriage because I like kids. I know it’s time to think of it. But right now, giving my fans a performance to enjoy is more important than marriage.” Asked about his ideal woman, he said, “Someone who is elegant, modest, gentle and sensitive ... and who has long hair.”

13 Comments

blvtzpk at 10:09 AM JST - 7th September

"He said fans are more important than marriage, ahead of his 31st birthday on Saturday."

and to quote Seinfeld: "...not that there's anything wrong with that"
martyman at 10:45 AM JST - 7th September

he said, “Someone who is elegant, modest, gentle and sensitive ... and who has long hair.”

Sounds like half of th OL population.
PASHA_51 at 01:36 PM JST - 7th September

Looks like has already having good time with long haired fan and need not worry about marriage ! Have fun Kiyoshi san
lunach1ck at 06:45 PM JST - 7th September

He is so dreamy.
Sarge at 07:16 PM JST - 7th September

"Asked about his ideal woman, he said, "Someone who is elegant, modest, gentle and sensitive... and who has long hair."

lunach1ck - Do you have long hair?
dennis0bauer at 03:29 PM JST - 8th September

Haha Pasha 51, most of his fans are like 10 years ( or more ) older than him ;)
u0127907 at 06:00 PM JST - 8th September

Great for him! And I hope he had a great birthday! Yesterday wasn't it?
OgieDoggie at 07:59 AM JST - 9th September

Is this guy the Japanese version of Tom Jones (all the older ladies loved him).
GeorgeRoper at 03:09 AM JST - 10th September

Ireckon he must be a confirmed batchelor like Cliff Richard.

Why do old birds like him, do they throw their knickers at him, like they used to do to Tom Jones?

We never seem to see Japanese singers on Englih telly, i wonder why it aint popular.
DenshaDeGO at 01:11 PM JST - 10th September

“Someone who is elegant, modest, gentle and sensitive ... and who has long hair.”

If he could compromise on the "elegant", "modest", "gentle" and "sensitive" parts, he may just find a woman here in Japan.
Nessie at 03:20 PM JST - 10th September

Sounds like a diplomatic way of saying "I shag my groupies."
HisUSfan at 06:07 PM JST - 14th September

I don't know what is the marital status of most of the Japanese singers. (male and female) Do they normally married when they are about 30 years old? I hope he finds his wonderful dream lady or maybe, he already has one by heart but it's his personal life so we just want to congratulate him when he does find his true lady.
HisUSfan at 06:07 PM JST - 14th September

I don't know what is the marital status of most of the Japanese singers. (male and female) Do they normally married when they are about 30 years old? I hope he finds his wonderful dream lady or maybe, he already has one by heart but it's his personal life so we just want to congratulate him when he does find his true lady.