While solo lunch dates, watching the latest flick at the theatre alone, and spending some me-time are highly recommended, there are also people who cannot spend their time alone. They always need company, be it their friends, partners, or family members.
We are all well aware of renting a personal service in Japan. The reasons may depend on the situation—simply wanting company for lunch, movie dates, a breakup with a partner, depression, or avoiding embarrassment at social gatherings.
But in Japan, you can rent a person and share your thoughts with them according to your mood. Recently, popular author Aija Mayrock hired an older man and shared her story on Instagram, bringing smiles to people’s lips.
Her Instagram clip captures her experience connecting with an older Japanese man. At first, it may sound like a romantic catch-up, but the reality is far from that. The video begins with Kazushi Sakurai, Mayrock’s partner for the day, introducing himself.
Unlike any dating app, 58-year-old Kazushi is hired for life advice, financial advice, shopping, playing things, and talking if in depression, or having a bad day. There are many other such older men who are hired through ‘Ossan Rental.’ However, they are not like any romantic dating apps, but are instead focused on life.
Renting an older man might seem weird, but it is a way for older and younger generations to come together and provide value to each other. Mayrock’s Japanese experience has netizens applauding the unique concept, as youngsters focus only on dating apps instead of real connections and genuine feelings.
