Zeze Takahisa Explores the Protest Roots of the Global Hit “Sukiyaki”
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When the opening night of the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival began, audiences were treated to a surprising choice: a documentary titled Sukiyaki by veteran director Zeze Takahisa. The film does not simply recount the chart success of the 1963 song; it delves into the political climate that birthed the melody and lyrics, and it asks why a protest song could become a beloved pop standard across continents.
In 1961, Japanese songwriter Rokusuke Ei and composer Hachidai Nakamura released a song called “Ue o Muite Arukō.” The title translates to “I Look Up as I Walk.” At its core, the song expressed a yearning for hope amidst personal loss. However, scholars have noted that the lyrics also reflected a broader sense of post‑war disillusionment and the desire for social change in a rapidly modernising Japan.
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