The song , among other cheerful songs of Kyu Sakamoto , was often heard in Japan after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami . This included a series of versions by 71 actors and singers ( among which was Tommy Lee Jones ) , for Suntory beverage company commercials , coupled with the song " Ue o Muite Arukō " . Shikao Suga also covered the song for charity
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Miagete Goran Yoru no Hoshi o