Sukiyaki

Synopsis

In 1963, as Japan emerged from the shadows of war into an era of extraordinary transformation, an unlikely song made music history. "Ue o Muite Arukou," known internationally as "Sukiyaki," became the first Japanese song to top the U.S. Billboard charts, remaining at No. 1 for three weeks and captivating listeners around the world.

Director

Takahisa Zeze

Written by

Takehiko Minato

Music

Masaki Hayashi

Studio

TOHO

Released

25 December 2026

Genres

Drama, Music, History