Like it or loathe it, Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” is still killing it in the charts more than six months after its initial release and remains of the most played songs on the radio. Sure, the lyrics are kind of simple, and its gets kind of repetitive, but when an artist devotes so much energy to being upbeat and provides a track that you just can’t help tapping your feet to, it’s hard not to crack a smile.
Fan-made remakes of the music video are ten a penny right now, with people all over the world feeling the urge to make their own smiling, strutting, and dancing compilations, but one particular video, titled “Harajuku Happy“, is by far one of the coolest we’ve seen, giving us a tour of the titular town while showing that life in Japan’s capital isn’t all black suits and bowing.
We’re not sure what it is about this video that we love so much, but we can’t stop watching it. It could be because it shows off so much of what Harajuku has to offer, or perhaps it’s because the stereotypically shy and retiring Japanese are shown as anything but as they dance through the streets to Williams’ track. Whatever the reason, we’re not in the least bit surprised that the video has been watched more than half a million times so far.
I mean, how can you not smile at this?
It has cool girls,
cute children,
dancing sumo,
bemused tourists,
singing businessmen,
spicy “American dog” (corn dog) action,
a strutting teddy bear,
“Teenagers From Mars,”
door appreciation,
a toilet that’s happy to accept your waste,
this guy,
and so much more!
Check out “Harajuku Happy” in full right here. It’s guaranteed to cure your Monday Blues!
If that put you in the mood for more chirpy trips through Japan, be sure to check out these other videos from Osaka and Okinawa.
Source/screenshots: Harajuku Happy Times
Hatsune Miku and Pharrell Williams team up in new remix music video
Yes, the residents of Fukushima really are this “Happy”
And now, a transgender Indian version of Pharrell’s “Happy” 【Video】
Some fans love Pharrell’s “It Girl” video, others call him a pedophile【Video】
Miyazaki City tries to get “Happy,” but will record labels allow it?
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Sanrio amusement park in Tokyo to host Psycho Game horror event this summer[Video]
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
Tokyo store makes you to pass a quiz in order to buy Pokémon cards as part of anti-scalper policy
War in Iran threatening Japan’s pudding production
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Dorayaki from 89-year-old Japanese confectionery shop is one of the best sweets hidden in Tokyo
Tokyo Station’s perfect breakfast spot might just be this izakaya Japanese-style pub
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Studio Ghibli releases fluffy My Neighbour Totoro T-shirts that’ll have you touching your chest all day long
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japanese Ariana Grande performs “Positions” in parody music video
Robotic dance group World Order is back with a new music video filmed in Shanghai【Video】
Synchronized robot dance group World Order performs their final music video together【Video】
Japanese salarymen and OLs make company-wide music video of AKB48’s “Halloween Night” 【Video】
Saga Prefecture broadcasts its appeal by dancing to AKB48 【Video】
Korean-Chinese music video packs in as much cuteness as possible to heal the world【Video】
Does Avril Lavigne’s Tokyo music video really have anything to do with Japan?
Handsome Japanese rickshaw drivers get hot and steamy in their new music video
Rising Pokémon star Eevee gets her own official dance for the Project Eevee theme song 【Video】
Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen singer washes hands against coronavirus in new “PPAP 2020” song 【Video】
Seiji and the spirit of Yngwie Malmsteen barely interview Andrew W.K.【Video】