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.

Sukiyaki (2026)

December 25, 2026 155 min

DramaHistoryMusic

Director: Takahisa Zeze  ·  Writer: Takehiko Minato

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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Director

Takahisa Zeze

Cast

Junichi Okada Hachidai Nakamura Tori Matsuzaka Rokusuke Ei Taiga Nakano Kyu Sakamoto Nana Seino Junko Nakamura Mone Kamishiraishi Alice Riisa Naka Masako Ei Tao Tsuchiya Yukiko Kashiwagi Riho Yoshioka Tetsuko Kuroyanagi Tomoya Maeno Kiyoshi Atsumi Kogaken Norihei Miki Hiroko Yakushimaru Iku Ooshima Hiroshi Abe Producer Nabeyama