is a song by Japanese entertainer Masaharu Fukuyama from his eighth studio album, f (2001). It was released on April 26, 2000 through Universal J as the second single from the album. The song was written and produced by Fukuyama, while Motohiro Tomita handled the arrangement. The single topped the Oricon Singles Chart for three consecutive weeks and has sold over two million copies. It was certified two-times million by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).
Cover versions Debbie Gibson recorded an English-language cover of the song in her 2010 Japan-only release Ms. Vocalist.
Track listing
Credits and personnel
"Sakura Zaka" Keyboards: Motohiro Tomita Programming: Nobuo Moriyasu Guitars: Hirokazu Ogura Backing vocals: May Yamane, Yuiko Tsubokura, Misa Nakayama
"Drive-In Theater de Kuchizuke o" Keyboards: Motohiro Tomita Programming: Nobuo Moriyasu Drums: Toshiya Matsunaga Bass: Chiharu Mikuzuki Guitars: Motohiro Tomita, Hirokazu Ogura, George Kamata, Masaharu Fukuyama Backing vocals: Mai Yamane, Naoki Takao, Masaharu Fukuyama
"Shunkashūto" Keyboards and programming: Akira Inoue Guitars: Chūei Yoshikawa, Masaharu Fukuyama Strings: Kinbara Strings
"Sakura Zaka" (Nayuta Version/Instrumental) Keyboards and programming: Hiroshi Shinkawa Acoustic guitar: Chūei Yoshikawa Bass: Hideki Matsubara Harmonica: Nobuo Yagi
"Drive-In Theater de Kuchizuke o" (Nomozaki Version/Instrumental) Keyboards and programming: Hiroshi Shinkawa Acoustic guitar: Chūei Yoshikawa Marimba: Motoya Hamaguchi
Charts and certifications
Charts Chart (2000) Peakposition Oricon Weekly Singles Chart 1 Oricon Yearly Singles Chart 2 Chart (2011) Peakposition Billboard Japan Hot 100 21
Certifications Country Provider Certifications Japan RIAJ 2× Million
References