A Reddit post by an Indian professional currently visiting Tokyo has struck a deep chord — and nerve — among netizens, as it lays bare the frustrations many urban Indians feel about life in their own cities, particularly Bengaluru.

The viral rant paints a stark contrast between the order, cleanliness, and civic sense observed in Japan and the chaos and decay of Indian metros. The author, who said they had lived in Kochi, Chennai, and Bengaluru, described their experience walking around Tokyo as “rejuvenating,” adding, “India will NEVER be as good as these countries in a 100 years.” Advertisement

“There are footpaths, well-maintained footpaths. No exposed drains. No waste. No dog shit. No bikes,” the Redditor wrote. “I bet there's not even 1 km of footpath in our country that is accessi

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