"Mamushi," the fourth single from Megan the Stallion’s album Megan, was not supposed to be a huge hit. But thanks to a viral dance, the song has become the first song on the Billboard Hot 100 to feature Japanese lyrics since 1963. With a feature from rapper Yuki Chiba and a beat from producer Koshy, "Mamushi" creates the kind of cross-cultural musical collaboration that helps correct a long record of U.S. pop stars appropriating Japanese culture.Songs DiscussedMegan Thee Stallion (feat. Yuki Chiba) - MamushiMegan Thee Stallion - Hiss, Boa, Cobra, Savage, Megan's Piano, Otaku Hot GirlKyu Sakomoto - SukiyakiA Taste of Honey - SukiyakiSelena - SukiyakiPikotaro - PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)Hikaru Utada, Skrillex - Face My FearsGwen Stefani - Harujuku GirlsAvril Lavigne - Hello KittyMoreHannah Lee of the Japan SocietyNPR on the story of "Sukiyaki" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices