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NDTV
10-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- NDTV
Video: Japanese Man Shares Flat-Hunting Struggles In Gurugram, Internet Offers Help
A Japanese man searching for a rental home in Gurugram has gone viral after sharing a relatable video about his flat-hunting struggles. Taking to Instagram, the foreigner who goes by the username 'Random Japanese in India', gave a glimpse into his search for a new home. "Hey guys, day in my life. Random Japanese living in India. I am going to look for an apartment today. I am staying at a hotel at the moment, but hotel isn't like home. I need a home," he says at the beginning of the video. As the video progresses, he shows some semi-furnished and fully furnished flats in residential societies. But midway through the search, indecision takes over. His solution? A lunch break. "Okay, I can't decide one flat. In that case, all I need to do is go for lunch. Guess what will I eat today, yes, it's a dosa. I love dosa," he says. He adds a sweet finish as well with a glass of lassi. "Of course, I didn't forget dessert. I had a glass of lassi. The lassi was really good," he shares. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Random Japanese In India🇮🇳 (@randomjapanese__inindia) After lunch, he resumes his search and tours another apartment, but clarity remains elusive. He concludes the video saying, "In the end, I couldn't decide. I want to cry!" The Japanese man's video resonated with many. Reacting to it, one user wrote, "Hey, pick a place close to your office. Gurgaon traffic is a nightmare! I have my own apartment in Gurgaon too, but since it's far from my office, I end up spending most of my time just commuting. If you need any help or suggestions, ask the folks at your office or just DM me. Cheers!" "Go with one which has independence, fewer society people, closer to the office and civilisation for easy grocery, public transportation, and food," wrote another. "pick the one which is closest to your work space. Daily commute is a nightmare in Delhi," suggested a third user. "On Golf Course Road is the best, there are supermarkets, Thai, Japanese and Korean restaurants, so convenient and popular among foreigners," one user commented. "I like the 1st one very cozy but select the one which is nearby or you can find some native Japanese gurgaon and noida has so many Japanese people there," said another.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Japanese man's flat-hunting struggles in Gurugram strike a chord online. Netizens cheer him on amid Dosa and Lassi break
Finding a flat in a city like Gurugram can test the patience of even the most seasoned house hunters. But when a Japanese national posted a video documenting his journey through the NCR rental jungle, it struck an emotional and relatable chord with thousands online. Going by the Instagram handle "Random Japanese In India," the man shared a day in his life that was meant to be a straightforward house-hunting mission. Instead, it turned into a heartwarming and humorous tale of cultural immersion, food cravings, and apartment confusion. 'I Need a Home' The video begins with a simple goal. Dressed casually and armed with optimism, he says, 'Hey guys, day in my life. Random Japanese living in India. I am going to look for an apartment today. I am staying at a hotel at the moment, but hotel isn't like home. I need a home.' What follows is a montage of flat visits—some semi-furnished, some fully decked out—but none that felt quite right. The visual journey of the interiors, staircases, and balconies was familiar to anyone who's ever looked for a flat in urban India. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Random Japanese In India🇮🇳 (@randomjapanese__inindia) When in Doubt, Eat Dosa Midway through the search, indecision takes over. His solution? A lunch break. With childlike joy, he says, 'Okay, I can't decide one flat. In that case, all I need to do is go for lunch. Guess what will I eat today, yes, it's a dosa. I love dosa.' As he devours his comfort food, he adds a sweet finish with a tall glass of lassi. 'Of course, I didn't forget dessert. I had a glass of lassi. The lassi was really good,' he shares with evident delight. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo Decision Fatigue and Desi Empathy The flat hunt resumes post-lunch, but clarity remains elusive. He ends the video with a line that echoed with many: 'In the end, I couldn't decide. I want to cry!' That one sentence was enough to trigger an outpouring of support, advice, and even comic relief in the comments section. The video quickly went viral, racking up over 50,000 views and turning into a collective therapy session for anyone who's ever struggled to pick the "right" flat in an endless sea of options. Social Media Turns into a Helpdesk From advising him on traffic patterns to suggesting he drop the broker's name, netizens rallied around the digital nomad with empathy and wit. One user advised, 'Pick a place close to your office. Gurgaon traffic is a nightmare!' Another hilariously pleaded, 'The ones you are not selecting—can you please share them?' You Might Also Like: Japanese man, an ex-Deloitte employee, came to Bengaluru with just a suitcase. The life lessons he learnt in one year will surprise you Others chimed in with pragmatic tips, asking him to choose a space with privacy, access to groceries, and fewer society restrictions. The energy in the comments ranged from heartfelt to hilarious, reflecting the uniquely collective nature of urban survival in India. The video isn't just a documentation of one man's flat-hunting woes—it's a reflection of the urban Indian experience seen through a fresh, foreign lens. It's about the chaos of choices, the joy of dosas, the charm of lassi, and the warmth of strangers willing to help. You Might Also Like: Are we deciphering 'Ikigai' all wrong? The truth behind Japan's most misunderstood philosophy
India Today
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Japanese man shares Gurugram flat hunt video, Internet helps pick the 'right' one
A Japanese man living in India left the internet rooting for him after he shared a relatable video about his flat-hunting struggles in man, who goes by the username "Random Japanese In India" on Instagram, posted the video giving a glimpse into his search for a new home. The clip, which has gained over 50,000 views, went viral as several users shared their own experiences of going through the same struggle. advertisementHe began the video by sharing his plan for the day: 'Hey guys, day in my life. Random Japanese living in India. I am going to look for an apartment today. I am staying at a hotel at the moment, but hotel isn't like home. I need a home.' As the video played on, he gave glimpses of semi-furnished and fully furnished flats in residential societies. But deciding on one flat proved trickier than expected. In the middle of his search, he decided to pause for lunch, and, unsurprisingly, he opted for a dosa.'Okay, I can't decide one flat. In that case, all I need to do is go for lunch. Guess what will I eat today, yes, it's a dosa. I love dosa,' he didn't miss dessert either. 'Of course, I didn't forget dessert. I had a glass of lassi. The lassi was really good,' he lunch, he resumed his search and toured another apartment. But the conclusion remained the same. 'In the end, I couldn't decide. I want to cry!' he said as he concluded his the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Random Japanese In India (@randomjapanese__inindia)The relatable clip prompted social media users to react. Several users offered him tips on how to pick the right flat in Gurugram's maze of apartments and traffic.'Hey, pick a place close to your office. Gurgaon traffic is a nightmare! I have my own apartment in Gurgaon too, but since it's far from my office, I end up spending most of my time just commuting. If you need any help or suggestions, ask the folks at your office or just DM me. Cheers!' a user user suggested, 'Go with one which has independence, fewer society people, closer to the office and civilisation for easy grocery, public transportation, and food.''Pick the one which is closest to your workspace. Daily commute is a nightmare in Delhi,' one user said, while another added, 'On Golf Course Road is the best, there are supermarkets, Thai, Japanese and Korean restaurants, so convenient and popular among foreigners.'advertisementSee the comments here:While he couldn't finalise a flat just yet, the internet clearly had his back, making his search feel a little less lonely and a little more Indian.- Ends
