On June 15, 1963, Kyu Sakamoto’s "Ue o Muite Aruko" (English title: "Sukiyaki") reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It is said that the English title was chosen for being distinctively Japanese, easy to remember, and phonetically catchy. Marking a new chapter in cultural exchange between the United States and Japan, this masterful song continues to be cherished across America more than 60 years after its release.