From “Ode to Joy” to an ode to juice. Pikotaro, the Japanese artist behind 2016’s surprise viral smash “PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen),” released a new song this week: “I Like OJ.” It is, believe it ...

A man dressed in a yellow, gaudy, animal-printed outfit leaps around singing “PEN PINEAPPLE APPLE PEN,” matched with techno music. It’s hard to forget. It’s also hard to know why it became so popular ...

TOKYO – "Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen" and the U.N. are rhyming. Japanese comedian Pikotaro has adapted his catchy song to promote the United Nations' sustainable development goals. The original went viral ...

President Trump’s dinner in Japan next week may include a little pineapple pen. Local media outlet Japan Times reports that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will host a dinner on Monday for POTUS and one of ...

President Trump’s Asia trip begins Saturday in Tokyo, and he expects to be greeted with entertainment from viral singer Pikotaro, The Washington Post reported, citing Kyodo News Agency. “Pen Pineapple ...

Last year, Piko-Taro -- the fictional pop artist created by Japanese comedian Kazuhito Kosaka -- became the record holder for the shortest song to ever chart on the Billboard Hot 100 when his goofy ...

There are some strange viral trends out there, but this is definitely up there in terms of how weird it is and how insanely popular it is. By now, you may have heard of DJ Kosaka Daimaou’s “PPAP ...

The man who brought you the viral YouTube sensation of 2016, "Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen (PPAP)," is booked to perform for the president of the United States next week, according to reports from The ...

TOKYO >> “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” and the U.N. are rhyming. Japanese comedian Pikotaro has adapted his catchy song to promote the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. The original went ...