Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu's Japan Train Video In Veshti Goes Viral

Zoho founder and chief scientist Sridhar Vembu has drawn widespread attention online after sharing a video of himself running through a railway station in Japan to catch a train while dressed in a traditional white veshti and shirt. The Padma Shri awardee was seen carrying a backpack as he and a companion hurried towards a high-speed train, with the unusual moment quickly gaining traction across social media platforms.

Vembu shared the video on X with the caption, "Nothing says Japan like running to catch the train." The clip attracted numerous reactions from users who praised him for confidently wearing traditional Indian attire while travelling abroad. Many said his choice reflected comfort in his own identity and argued that confidence comes from being comfortable with oneself rather than dressing according to the expectations of others.

The video also prompted several humorous reactions, particularly over the contrast between perceptions of "Indian time" and Japan's reputation for strict punctuality. Some users joked that running in a veshti was itself an impressive challenge, while others praised Vembu's simple and unassuming personality. Several comments suggested that the brief clip reflected the entrepreneur's preference for a grounded and no-frills lifestyle despite his prominence in the technology industry.

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Vembu's visit to Japan is focused on developing partnerships between small and medium-sized companies in rural Japan and businesses operating in small-town and rural India. Before his departure, he said the aim was to connect companies that share a commitment to skilled craftsmanship, manufacturing traditions and long-term business development. The initiative seeks to encourage collaboration beyond major cities and established industrial centres.

Explaining the plan on social media, Vembu said the agenda was to partner with small and mid-sized companies in smaller Japanese towns and bring them into collaboration with businesses in rural and small-town India. He linked the initiative to efforts to revive India's traditional culture of craftsmanship, referring to the "Aasaari" tradition in Tamil and the broader "Vishwakarma" heritage associated with skilled artisans.

According to Vembu, many smaller Japanese companies have successfully preserved craftsmanship and artisanal values over generations, making them potential partners for businesses in rural India. His visit is intended to explore how such companies can work together and strengthen manufacturing capabilities in smaller communities. While the business mission forms the central purpose of his trip, the viral railway station video has attracted attention for its lighter portrayal of the entrepreneur navigating Japan's famously punctual transport system.

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