The video for the 45-second long "Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen" has been seen more than 67 million times since hitting YouTube in August, becoming famous online after pop mammoth Bieber tweeted it as his "most loved video on the web".
"I'm amazed by this sudden ubiquity," said the 53-year-old entertainer, who passes by Pikotaro, just before getting the honor on Friday at a stuffed public interview.
"Without Justin's effect, I think just four individuals would have appeared in this room," he kidded.
A week ago, the tune entered the US outline at No. 77, denoting the first run through in 26 years that a Japanese vocalist made the Billboard Hot 100.
The video highlights Pikotaro, wearing his trademark ostentatious creature print outfit, moving to illogical English verses, for example, "I have a pen. I have an apple. Apple pen."
In any case, in spite of the worldwide sensation, Pikotaro told correspondents that his life had not changed at all since the tune turned into "an overall wonder" a month ago.
Pikotaro, who uncovered he spent just 100,000 yen ($950) to make the video, plans to do a world visit however questions the worldwide furor will proceed.
"I simply need to rapidly discharge numerous fun tunes," he said.
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