By now you are probably more than sick of hearing Pharell Williams’ “Happy.” We’re not ragging on the song, but we strongly suspect that the international hit, though infectious, has started to wear out its welcome. It took a dedicated Weird Al to even keep us interested through the summer, so we’d say it’s about time to put this song to bed. Maybe we’ll break it out again next summer and laugh at all the memories.
However, there is one thing the video has helped illustrate beyond people’s willingness to show off their dance skills (or lack thereof) for a YouTube video: The nebulous world of copyright violation in Japan.
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Kura Sushi has secret menu items in Japan, and here’s how to find them
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Man who stole two packs of ground beef tracked by police for about 1,000 kilometers across Japan
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We sample the deep sea fish and more at this delectable sushi restaurant in Shizuoka Prefecture
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
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Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
After being snatched up by scalpers, Sailor Moon chocolate returns in officially marked-up complete box
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
What’s in a Family Mart lucky bag?
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
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Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Why are there so many Hokkaido food fairs in Japanese department stores these days?
SoraNews24’s two most eligible bachelors are still looking for dates, so we’ve updated their photos
We sample the deep sea fish and more at this delectable sushi restaurant in Shizuoka Prefecture
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
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Ghibli Museum coffee now available to purchase online
We try a rotating sushi restaurant in New Delhi, are surprised to find no rotating sushi
Ghibli Paper Theater craft kits are back to end your stocking stuffer/souvenir search【Photos】
Mr. Sato visits the mystical atmosphere of Japan’s Yabuzuka Quarry Ruins
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Effect of Dragon Ball-style Gravity Chamber on training studied at Chubu University
The tricky game of wits that sometimes lurks behind a Kyoto granny’s compliment