Sukiyaki
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12/25/2026Runtime
155 minsOverview
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.
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A sweeping biographical drama about the unlikely global success of a Japanese song in 1963, told with the grandeur of orchestral music and the intimacy of personal aspiration. It captures the moment when a nation emerged from war and found its voice heard across the world.
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Junichi Okada
Hachidai Nakamura
Tori Matsuzaka
Rokusuke Ei
Taiga Nakano
Kyu Sakamoto
Nana Seino
Junko Nakamura
Riisa Naka
Masako Ei
Tao Tsuchiya
Yukiko Kashiwagi
Mone Kamishiraishi
Alice
Riho Yoshioka
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi
Tomoya Maeno
Kiyoshi Atsumi
Kogaken
Norihei Miki
Hiroko Yakushimaru
Iku Ooshima
Hiroshi Abe
Producer Nabeyama
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