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The Story of "Sukiyaki", the Song Behind Tokyo Film Festival's Opening Film

Original: The “Sukiyaki” Phenomenon: The Song Behind the Tokyo Film Festival’s Opening Movie

The Tokyo International Film Festival has opened with a film centered on "Sukiyaki", the 1961 hit by Kyu Sakamoto that became the only Japanese-language song to top the US Billboard chart. Coverage explores the song's remarkable international legacy and why it inspired the festival's opening feature, drawing attention from film fans and music historians alike.

Why now: The Tokyo International Film Festival has just premiered a film based on the iconic song, sparking fresh interest in its history.

Tokyo International Film Festival"Sukiyaki"Kyu SakamotoThe Hollywood Reporter

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