India, July 11 -- A Japanese man currently living in India has gone viral on social media after sharing a video chronicling his frustrating flat-hunting experience in Gurgaon. The Instagram reel, shared by the user who goes by the handle "Random Japanese In India", has amassed over 188k views, striking a chord with people who have faced similar challenges in the Indian rental housing market.

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The video begins with the man, visibly optimistic, outlining his plans 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 ...