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Document 72 Hours: 2016

38 episodes · first aired Jan 8, 2016

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1 Yokohama All Night Tonkatsu Jan 8, 2016 · 25m The stage is set at a 24-hour tonkatsu restaurant in Yokohama's entertainment district. From early morning to late at night, people from all walks of life come to scarf down the meat. A…
2 Kappabashi: Tokyo's Kitchen Capital Jan 15, 2016 · 25m Kappabashi Street in Tokyo is a place like no other in the world, with 170 shops that stock everything from cooking utensils to tableware. Here professional chefs inspect knife blades with…
3 Christmas at the Bus Terminal Jan 22, 2016 · 25m As Christmas approaches, people flock to Sapporo's terminal for expressway buses that connect this major city with destinations across the vast prefecture of Hokkaido. From early morning…
4 The First Dream at Tokyo Tower Jan 29, 2016 · 25m Tokyo Tower, where the New Year's Eve has arrived, is the stage for this episode. Many people come to the observatory to pray for the first sunrise and make wishes at the shrine on the…
5 Benches and People: An Osaka Shopping Arcade Feb 19, 2016 · 25m In Osaka you'll find Tenjinbashi-suji, one of the longest shopping arcades in Japan. At the end of the bustling, 2.6-kilometer arcade is a row of benches. We took our cameras there and…
6 Tokyo in the middle of winter, the name is ”Hanako“ Feb 26, 2016 · 25m In a small zoo in Kichijoji, Tokyo, there is the oldest elephant in Japan. Her name is "Hanako. At 69 years old, Hanako is visited by all sorts of people. They all have their hearts set on…
7 Winter, Tsugaru at the 100 Yen Onsen Mar 4, 2016 · 25m In the middle of rice fields in the snowy Tsugaru plain, there is a public bathhouse “100 yen Onsen” where you can enter for only 100 yen. The rule here is to show the coin to the person…
8 Valentine's Day at the Shrine Mar 18, 2016 · 25m In Fukuoka Prefecture, there is a unique shrine dedicated to a deity of love. The approach to the shrine and its gate are adorned with hearts, and it has become a magnet for people in…
9 72 Hours Japan-Korea Comparison SP Apr 1, 2016 · 1h 12m In Korea, there is a fixed-point observation program similar to “Documentary 72 Hours” in Japan. The name of the program is “Documentary 3 Days”. This time, the program is a collaboration…
10 Drawn to Showa Songs Apr 8, 2016 · 25m The stage is set at a store in Shinjuku, Tokyo, that specializes in Showa-era songs. The store is visited by a wide variety of people, including middle-aged and older adults who have…
11 Daitokai: Dog and Cat Shelter in the Big City Apr 15, 2016 · 25m In a small building in Yoyogi, Tokyo, there is an “animal shelter” that takes in dogs and cats from public health centers and protects them. So far, they have sheltered 1,300 animals. Dogs…
12 Farewell Funabashi Auto Apr 22, 2016 · 25m Auto race is a sport in Japan where motorcycles without brakes compete on asphalt tracks at speeds up to 150 km/h. In this episode we visit the Funabashi Auto, the sport's birthplace that…
13 Akita: In front of a vending machine in midwinter, a regretful farewell Apr 29, 2016 · 30m A udon vending machine for 200yen per cup at a store in Akita Port. In March, he introduced the 72nd hour of the human condition of the people who gathered there, and the response exceeded…
14 Tales Over Rice Bowls May 6, 2016 · 25m The slogan of a 24-hour restaurant in Sendai, in northeastern Japan, is "born and raised on rice". For people fond of rice, this is a paradise. Serving rice in large bowls that hold 4…
15 Carrying a Stamp in a Foreign Country May 13, 2016 · 25m The stage is a long-established stamp store in the Korean town of Shin-Okubo. Most of the customers are foreigners. In Japan, hanko are used in many situations. In April, when new life…
16 At the Food Court May 20, 2016 · 25m In the countryside town of Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, among flat fields that go on for miles, there is a gigantic shopping mall. In this episode we visit the mall's most bustling area, the…
17 Route 439: Japan's Last Frontier Jun 3, 2016 · 25m Route 439 is a national highway that cuts across the mountainous island of Shikoku, in southwestern Japan. In some spots, it is barely 2 meters wide and poorly maintained. People come from…
18 The Ferry to Volcano Island Jun 17, 2016 · 25m In this episode we take a ride on a ferry to Sakurajima, an island with an active volcano just off the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture. It makes the 15-minute journey all day and night…
19 A Nostalgic Roller Coaster Ride Jun 24, 2016 · 25m For 62 years, a rickety roller coaster that has a top speed of just 42 kilometers per hour has been a popular attraction at Hanayashiki, an amusement park steeped in history in Tokyo's…
20 Kyoto's Kamo River Delta Jul 1, 2016 · 25m When the locals in Kyoto want to relax, they stroll upstream along the Kamo River to a spot called the "Delta". This scenic area apart from Kyoto's tourist attractions has served as the…
21 Trapped in the Magic of Go Jul 8, 2016 · 25m In Shinjuku Kabukicho, the largest entertainment district in Japan, there is a 24-hour Go club, which is rare in Japan. It has been in business for 34 years, and the sound of Go stones…
22 Hiroshima: On the Street Corner Waiting for the President Jul 15, 2016 · 25m In May, U.S. President Barack Obama visited Hiroshima for the first time as the incumbent president. How did the people of Hiroshima feel as they welcomed him on this day that caught the…
23 Relaxing in a Nagoya Café Jul 22, 2016 · 25m From reasonable breakfasts to ice cream sodas to sweet bean paste on toast, our stage this time is a Nagoya café. Tea culture has thrived in Nagoya from the days of old, and cafés now make…
24 Faces Behind an Online Auction Jul 28, 2016 · 30m From a second-hand ambulance to someone who will visit a grave for you, almost every imaginable item and service is sold and bought on online auctions. Since these sites were launched in…
25 Brazil: Prayer-Filled Secret Sanctuary Aug 4, 2016 · 28m Brazil is booming with the hosting of the Olympic Games, a symbol of modern capitalism. Behind the backdrop of a developing society, people are said to be entrusting various wishes to…
26 A Women's Prison: Up-Close and Personal Sep 16, 2016 · 25m For crimes ranging from drugs to murder, the number of women being sent to prison has multiplied in Japan over the last 20 years. How do they spend their days? What is on their minds? In…
27 Obon with a Bang in Nagasaki Sep 23, 2016 · 25m In mid-August, families across Japan get together to celebrate Obon, when it is believed the spirits of their ancestors return to visit. In Nagasaki Prefecture, this traditional event is…
28 Fukui: Unattended Ice Shop in Midsummer Sep 30, 2016 · 25m An ice shop in Fukui that is open 24 hours a day, a rarity in Japan. The slowly frozen ice, ranging from huge sheets of ice to ice scraps, has a reputation for being "delicious and melting…
29 People-Watching at a Monster Hotspot Oct 7, 2016 · 25m There's a monster-catching smartphone game that took the world by storm in the summer of 2016. And a park in the Kinshicho area of Tokyo has become the go-to spot for players looking for…
30 Where Cultures and Meat Meet Oct 14, 2016 · 25m From the outside, this butcher shop in Hiratsuka, a city just southwest of Tokyo, looks like any other. But lining its shelves are many kinds of meat rarely seen for sale in Japan, such as…
31 The Little Station and the Sea Oct 21, 2016 · 25m An hour's train ride from Ehime Prefecture's capital, you'll find Shimonada Station. This tiny, unmanned rail stop on the Seto Inland Sea coast is a serene but popular destination. With…
32 Golf Driving Range: Slices of Life Oct 28, 2016 · 25m A golf driving range in Tokyo's Adachi Ward is one of the largest in the city and is open around the clock throughout the year. Golf has a reputation for being a "rich man's sport" in…
33 Art Supply Heaven in Tokyo Nov 4, 2016 · 25m There's a huge art supply store in Tokyo with Japan's largest selection. From 50-cent pencils to necessities for painting and sculptures, its 5 floors are filled with everything an artist…
34 Starlit Tales from a Nagano Tent Village Nov 11, 2016 · 25m When the autumn leaves are at their finest, a huge tent village pops up in a valley in the Northern Alps in Nagano Prefecture. At night, lights inside these seemingly countless tents give…
35 Daycare Center in Fukuoka's Nightlife District Nov 18, 2016 · 25m Nakasu in Fukuoka Prefecture is one of Japan's largest nightlife districts. Tucked away among the 2,600 dining and entertainment establishments, here is a daycare center open from 7 a.m…
36 The Traveling Ballot Box Nov 25, 2016 · 25m In October 2016, an unusual mayor election was held for Iitate Village in Fukushima Prefecture. A ballot box was taken on a journey to reach the villagers, who had evacuated to scattered…
37 Behind the Masks: Halloween in Roppongi Dec 2, 2016 · 25m At the end of October, 20,000 people of all ages and nationalities descend on the main intersection of Tokyo's Roppongi district to join in the Halloween festivities. Their costumes run…
38 From Okinawa to the World and Back Dec 16, 2016 · 25m In the streets of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, the air is filled with a dozen foreign languages as people dance the samba and hula in the "Worldwide Uchinanchu (Okinawan) Festival". Around…