Ue o muite arukoo--------------------I look up when I walk Namida ga kobore nai yoo ni-----So the tears won't fall Omoidasu haru no hi----------------Remembering those happy spring days Hitoribotchi no yoru------------------But tonight I'm all alone Ue o muite arukoo--------------------I look up when I walk Nijinda hoshi o kazoete-------------Counting the stars with tearful eyes Omoidasu natsu no hi---------------Remembering those happy summer days Hitoribotchi no yoru-------------------But tonight I'm all alone Shiawase wa kumo no ue ni-------Happiness lies beyond the clouds Shiawase wa sora no ue ni--------Happiness lies above the sky Ue o muite arukoo--------------------I look up when I walk Namida ga kobore nai yoo ni-----So the tears won't fall Nakinagara aruku--------------------Though my heart is filled with sorrow * Hitoribotchi no yoru------------------For tonight I'm all alone (whistling)-------------------------------(whistling) Omoidasu aki no hi------------------Remembering those happy autumn days Hitoribotchi no yoru------------------But tonight I'm all alone Kanashimi wa hoshi no kage ni--Sadness hides in the shadow of the stars Kanashimi wa tsuki no kage ni---Sadness lurks in the shadow of the moon Ue o muite arukoo--------------------I look up when I walk Namida ga kobore nai yoo ni-----So the tears won't fall Nakinagara aruku--------------------Though my heart is filled with sorrow * Hitoribotchi no yoru------------------For tonight I'm all alone

These short commercials, compiled here, were the first shown after a week or so of only "PSA (Public Service Announcements) following the tragedies of 3/11/2011. This song means so much to the Japanese, it was bonding and heartfelt. All the more so as many of these beloved actors, writers, comedians, etc. are NOT known as singers. They sing with their hearts, knowing their voices are not being judged. Honestly, it is impossible to watch this, even now, without crying...

Today(August 12, 2022) is the 37th anniversary after the death of Kyu Sakamoto. I found on KZfaq his last voice and singing before his tragic death on the same day. The public recording of NHK-FM radio ''Song Special - Kyu Sakamoto'' occurred in the afternoon August 12. 1985. Kyu-san was the host and main singer of the show. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/os96daRpqau1nXU.html The same kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ja6qjcZ0nbjUcqc.html Too tragically and sadly, Kyu-san died in a terrible airplane crash only a few hours later from the radio show. Thank You! Thank You!! Kyu-san!!! for your beautiful songs and your countless gentle, brilliant smiles!!!!! R.I.P

With another legendary Sakamoto at the keyboards it's difficult to understand how can anyone dislike this?

I cry every time I watch this because of what happened at Fukushima. I've been to Japan a few times and if you ever go there and meet these people and how polite and respectful of others the Japanese people are, you would weep too. It hurts me still.

これ聴くとほんとに胸がスッキリする。 毎度ありがとうございます。

Oooh, i've loved this song for so many years. but i heard of this version just a few days ago. and this IS touching. and when i heard the piano, the first thing i thought was: "ain't that ryuichi???" and it is!! i just miss david sylvian on this one. but as i know, he was quite sick when this version was recorded..

i've heard so many versions on youtube and this is one of the most touching..

I never would have guessed that this song would lend its self so well to a compolation like this.

cunado se escucha una canción como esta luego de una gran tragedia, se comprende la grandeza de toda una nación, que de pié da testimonio a su pena pero de su inmensidad hacia el futuro....en un sólo sentimiento. Sukiyaki es una bellísima canción que nació para el mundo, vive y seguirá viva desde aquel lejano año 1960 y......para siempre.

I love this song love Kyu

I could tell you a few only: 0:15 Takeuchi Yuko; 0:32 Oguri Shun; 0:35 Becky; 0:46 Okada Masaki 1:50 Horikita Maki; 2:35 Koyuki 3:07 Ishihara Satomi; 3:12 Naka Riisa; 4:23 Yuriko Yoshitaka; 4:44 Yashima Norito; 5:31 up Matsuda Shota;

I can't speak any Japanese yet I feel sad. Not because I can't speak any language but English, but I feel like each language has a great respect and distinct definition of speech. There's passion in their words and I wish I knew what they feel when they sing.

cuando se escucha una canción como esta luego de una tragedia, se comprende la grandeza de toda una gran nación, que de pié da testimonio de su pena al mundo, pero con inmensidad hacia el futuro .... en un solo sentimiento. Sukiyaki es una bellísima canción que nació para el mundo, que vive y seguirá viva desde aquel lejano año 1960 y ...... para siempre (por eso Japón es como es)..

I love you for making this. This is one of my favorite songs and it is one of the few that I carry in my heart. Thank you so much.

I know a few...0:00 Wada Akiko; 0:08 Kondo Masahiko; 0:15 Takeuchi Yuko (I think); 0:22 Tsuruta Mayu; 0:28 Motoki Masahiro; 0:39 Sakai Masaaki; 0:43 Miyazawa Rie; 0:49 Matsuda Seiko; 1:09 Yazawa Eikichi

1:53 love u horikita maki

Thank you. Very good editing, a pleasure to watch.

泣きながら歩いたことがある❗

Love the guy at 1:05. he is so INTO it.

Seiko Matsuda's voice fits so nicely with the song

4:22 Ryuichi Sakamoto! :D He plays so much feeling into that piano. :)

I love this song 😙😍

Me encanta! tanta emocion!!

Amazing heartfelt emotion

Watching this video song reminds me of my first time to Japan, visit to Big Sight Tokyo, "International Seafood Expo" Japan from year 2013.

Love this song sooo much , this is quite a slow version... however it reminds me of Sakamoto san... miss you!

What a piece of artwork!

I was told Suntory is a beverage company in Japan, and this song was dedicated to the people affected by the 2011 earthquake/tsunami that killed thousands of people. Great song though

Beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️

The best version ever after the original. I like it tremendously.

RIP Ryuichi Sakamoto

Some are actors, some are comedians, some are singers....

ES COMO UN HIMNO JAPONES QUE INMORTALIZO KYU SAKAMOTO Y RECONOCIDO EN TODO EL MUNDO EN EL AÑO APROX. 1963

Preciosa canción que me enseñó mi amigo Takuichi allá por 1970

I love this, almost all Japanese movie artist :)

wow. heart warming!

Beautiful

Excellent

thank you for that!!!

Goosebumps much? 😊

This song is very sad it was from when the big typhoon hit Japan

i just posted a bit about these commercials.... Suntory is a beverage company which provides not only whiskey, beer, soft drinks, water, etc.

I know so many of them but seeing Oguri Shun and Matsuda Shota was quite a shock. O.o

I listen to this song whenever i'm sad

Many people are asking about one singer at a given time. It would help a lot if someone in the know could list the many singers and the time of there first appearance etc. Thank You

it's wonderful we are learning it in school

thank you.. :)

Girl in the purple cardigan, 1:52, 2:06. Stole my heart.

meus profundos sentimentos aos q se foram...

I never knew about the typhoon back in 2011, but this just breaks my heart.

If Jero covered this, it would kick 855.

actors, entertainers.

4:52からの坂本龍一さんのアレンジが美しい

You made this?!! I love it!

2:56 4:43 5:36 It's Tommy Lee:)

Ue o muite arukou Namida ga koborenai you ni Omoidasu haru no hi Hitoribotchi no yoru Ue o muite arukou Nijinda hoshi o kazoete Omoidasu natsu no hi Hitoribotchi no yoru Shiawase wa kumo no ue ni Shiawase wa sora no ue ni Ue o muite arukou Namida ga koborenai you ni Nakinagara aruku Hitoribotchi no yoru [Whistling] Omoidasu aki no hi Hitoribotchi no yoru Kanashimi wa hoshi no kage ni Kanashimi wa tsuki no kage ni Ue o muite arukou Namida ga koborenai you ni Nakinagara aruku Hitoribotchi no yoru Hitoribochi no yoru

2:06 she was the main woman in Hana Kimi :D

I was unaware this was made for a tragedy, i thought this was just an ad, i don't speak Japanese or have any idea of the context. My apologies.

Listening this breaks my heart if you read the lyrics in English.

Was this for the Touhoku/Fukushima Earthquake? Either way...wow. Wish I knew who some of these were, though. 2:34 Like her, for example. Beautiful voice. 2:56 Tommy Lee Jones??!! O.o

SI ALGUNA BONDADOSA PERSONA PUDIERA SABER CON QUE PROPÓSITO SE CREÓ TAN HERMOSA CANCIÓN, LO AGRADECERÉ.

One of the singers is Tommy Lee Jones @2:54! Surprise!

It's called 'Ue o Muite Arukou' but most people know it as Sukiyaki, originally by Kyu Sakamoto.

wow

I'm assuming each of the artists recorded the full song, rather than just little clips. I really wish whoever held the rights had released the full versions, afterward.

Satou Takeru

The young lady's voice @ 4:17 reminds me of one of the vocaloids

ryuichi-san

I don't know what the meaning. But. Tear drop in my eyes

This is ironic considering the songs meaning. It's about someone being so sad he has to look up so people can't see his tears. But a very sweet tune.

Ayaka Watch: 4:38 SIGHTED

Tommy Lee Jones and Isao Tomita are there!

no way to control one's emotions regarding this time in Japan's history! The tragedies were horrific...

Nihonjo no des ga!

At 0:32, I was like, "SOMEYAAAAAAA!!!" Also, 2:56, A RANDOM TOMMY LEE JONES APPEARS!

Shun *.*

Yang baju merah jangan sampai lepas😄

does any one know where i can dl Masayuki Suzuki's version of this song?

Her name is Becky.

Do they have this song as an mp3 somewhere?

2:49 :D

0:00 Akiko Wada

1:45 her name please

I wish I knew who some of those singers were.

whats the name of the fourth singer at 0:19 ? thanks in advance.

2:56....is he tommy lee jones???? dafuq is he doin' there?

Yes because they call him "alien Jones", it's famous for the boss suntury cm. There are about 30, here su ytube, very funny :) check it

2:55 What!!!

Who is the pianist!! Who looks so familiar!!

At 1:35 - Is that Matsuda Seiko-san?

What's with the lady who is always late starting? Lol

lol i think it is o.O

Loved this. Who is it that looks like Tommy Lee Jones at 02:54?

うえーをむーいてあーるこうおうおうおう

Who is that at 2:50?

Who is the girl at 01:46 - soft voice (I like it) Who is the girl at 04:20 Who is the girl at 04:41

呢首感覺有中文版，有沒有？

is that eikura nana at 3.25 .-.

3:10