With no credited original source, this clip has circulated mainly as a user shared soundboard upload under the title Tokyo Ny Arigato, where the unusual spelling helped it stand out in search results. Arigato is widely recognised outside Japan as thank you, and Tokyo is instantly linked to travel and pop culture, so the pairing works even for listeners who speak no Japanese. Online, creators reuse it as a light hearted thank you, a travel joke, and a reaction to anything Japanese themed, which keeps the short phrase in steady rotation.