Where to watch Riko Sakurai in the UK

Find every Riko Sakurai film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 10 September 2026.

Riko: The Mother of Japan’s Hip-Hop and Street Culture Riko Sakurai, a true pioneer of Japanese hip-hop, has been instrumental in shaping the country’s music and fashion scenes since the 1990s. Known as the “mother of Japanese hip-hop,” Sakurai made her mark as a journalist and VJ for MTV Jams Japan, bringing a new wave of rap and hip-hop culture to Japan. She didn’t just broadcast music—she introduced an entire movement, giving Japanese audiences a direct line to American hip-hop legends and creating a stage for local talent to rise. Sakurai’s journey began in 1989 as a sociology major with…

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