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Exploring US-Japanese Music Relations Through 'Sukiyaki'
This chapter explores the fascinating history of US-Japanese music relations, starting with Kiyu Sakamoto's 1963 hit 'Sukiyaki' which topped the US Billboard chart. It examines the song's emotional depth and its unintended cultural connotations, highlighting the evolving influences between the two nations in music.
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