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Rokusuke Ei: Remembering 'Sukiyaki' Lyricist

Rokusuke Ei died on July 7th. He is best known as the man behind the 1963 international hit, Sukiyaki. After the war, Ei became a leading figure in television, radio and print and helped pioneer a new era in Japanese popular culture. We take a look back at his career and hear from writers and celebrities who knew him well.

English
  • Originally Aired July 30, 2016
  • Runtime 20 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Created July 30, 2017 by
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