Today's Close-Up

Rokusuke Ei: Remembering 'Sukiyaki' Lyricist (2016x1)

Air date: Jul 30, 2016

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.