the actual title of the song is "ue o muite arukou". translated, it means "i look up as i walk". sukiyaki is a japanese hot pot dish and was used for the title in north america because it was easier to pronounce. the group, a taste of honey, used the same music but used totally different lyrics. first released in japan in 1961 and topped the US billboard hot 100 in 1963. one of the worlds' all time best selling singles. yea, that's a real volcano smoking in the background and not productiion fx......