A group of Japanese residents of New York City who work in creative fields banded together to release a vocal recording of “Sukiyaki,” a Japanese song that is often considered iconic within the ...
Underlying the sweetness of Kyu Sakamoto's unexpected hit song "Sukiyaki" was a story of sadness and loss. (Courtesy of the artist) ...
Originally released in Japan with the title 'Ue o Muite Arukou' ('I Look Up As I Walk'), the song was retitled 'Sukiyaki' (the name for a type of beef stew) for international release. It went to No 1 ...
A total of 71 celebrities, including Akiko Wada, Masahiko Kondo and Yuko Takeuchi, gathered to perform versions of Kyu Sakamoto’s Ue wo muite arukou (Sukiyaki song) and Miagete goran yoruno hoshi wo.