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Document 72 Hours: 2017

39 episodes · first aired Jan 13, 2017

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1 Lines and Lives at Airport Immigration Jan 13, 2017 · 25m In the days leading up to Christmas, the immigration inspection area at Narita Airport heaves with tens of thousands of tourists. Among the visitors having their passport checked are an…
2 A Cafe Awaits in Omiya Jan 20, 2017 · 25m Omiya, a city where the largest train terminal in Saitama Prefecture links between the Tokyo metropolitan area and the suburbs. A step away from its bustling downtown streets is a slightly…
3 The Melodies of a Street Piano in Miyazaki Jan 27, 2017 · 25m In Miyazaki Prefecture, a brightly colored piano stands in a street side plaza. This "street piano" can be played freely by anyone at any time. Players range from an elderly woman playing…
4 Beppu: A Century of Hot Springs Feb 10, 2017 · 25m Beppu, the hot spring paradise. The stage is a 138-year-old traditional hot spring, known as the face of the city. The hot spring, which has only one old-fashioned, weathered bath, is…
5 At a park in Yokosuka with a view of warships Feb 17, 2017 · 25m The setting is a park in Yokosuka with a close-up view of huge warships. Passersby include local residents taking a stroll, families of US military personnel letting their children play…
6 Cheap Underwear: Searching for Warmth Feb 24, 2017 · 25m Tokyo's Kita Ward. A three-day look at a cheap underwear store in a traditional shopping district that attracts 1,000 customers daily. Socks, underwear, and nightwear are priced at an…
7 Wishing Upon Golden Kushikatsu Mar 3, 2017 · 25m Chiyobo Inari (commonly known as Ochobo-san) is the god of commerce in Gifu Prefecture. There is a kushikatsu restaurant that shines like gold on the crowded approach to the shrine. The…
8 A Walking Path Where You Can See Giraffes Mar 10, 2017 · 25m Since the Kumamoto earthquake in April last year, the zoo has been closed. During the suspension of animal exhibitions, a walking path where you can see giraffes and elephants basking in…
9 Welcome to Chungking Mansions, Hong Kong Mar 17, 2017 · 25m Hong Kong, a city of the near future. Located on the city's main street is the somewhat suspicious giant building known as Chungking Mansions. Maze-like passageways are lined with currency…
10 Tokyo's Crossroads of Life Apr 7, 2017 · 25m In a residential area of Tokyo is an unusual intersection where 7 roads meet. Bicycles, vehicles and pedestrians constantly weave along these roads. Though there are no traffic lights…
11 New Bags, New Beginnings Apr 14, 2017 · 25m We spend 3 days in a long-established bag shop in Tokyo's Ameyoko Market Street. Parents and children come to buy school bags, their hearts filled with hope. A man picks out a large bag to…
12 Small Funerals in a Big City Apr 21, 2017 · 25m Small, personal funerals are becoming popular in Japan. At a one-stop funeral facility near Tokyo, a family arranges a simple ceremony in accordance with a deceased relative's wish to…
13 Mt. Kongo: A Climb to the Webcam Apr 28, 2017 · 25m An hour's drive from Osaka, Mt. Kongo is the perfect mountain for a casual hike. Attracting many visitors is a live webcam located at the mountain top. The webcam captures a photo once an…
14 Yoru no Mori: Sakura Tunnel May 12, 2017 · 25m The Yoru no Mori area in Fukushima is famous for its cherry blossoms, with old trees lining a 2.4-kilometer stretch. Since the nuclear accident, few people visit, but in spring, former…
15 Fabric and Buttons and Me May 19, 2017 · 25m From colorful cloth to stylish buttons to costume wigs: a large craft shop in Shinjuku carries over 500,000 types of craft materials and accessories. A man comes to buy Gobelin tapestry…
16 I Tried Zen Temple Training May 26, 2017 · 25m Over 1,000 people a year come to this Zen temple in Kyoto to try training. The secret to its popularity is how easy it is to join. You can book from a few thousand yen per night for as…
17 The Secret Marriage Counseling Room Jun 2, 2017 · 25m On one floor of a building in Shinjuku, awkward conversations between men and women can be heard from booths partitioned off like a net cafe... These “private room-style marriage…
18 The Daily Life of a Tokyo Mosque Jun 9, 2017 · 25m One of the largest mosques in Japan, Tokyo Camii is a gathering place for followers of Islam living in Tokyo. People from over 50 countries come here to pray: a Pakistani who married a…
19 Jellyfish Wonderland Jun 16, 2017 · 25m Facing the Sea of Japan in Yamagata Prefecture is an aquarium with one of the world's largest collections of jellyfish on display. The most popular attraction is a 5-meter-wide tank in…
20 Truck Stop: A Break on Life's Journey Jun 30, 2017 · 25m Long-haul truckers work and even sleep in their vehicles. A truck stop near a major distribution hub in Kyushu offers drivers a meal, bath and place to relax during grueling journeys…
21 Thoughts and Reflections on a Rooftop Ferris Wheel Jul 7, 2017 · 25m The rooftop Ferris wheel in Matsuyama, western Japan, is an attraction that every local knows. During the slow 15-minute ride, people enjoy the view of the entire city and ponder over joy…
22 Kitakyushu Kokura ‘100 Yen Bar’ Blues Jul 14, 2017 · 25m Kitakyushu City has prospered as a steel town. The bar is located on a slightly retro and slightly shady street off the entertainment district. At the center of the bar is a machine that…
23 Giant Housing Complex: Hello and Goodbye at a Secondhand Shop Jul 21, 2017 · 25m Tama New Town, located in the suburbs of Tokyo, is home to over 200,000 people. The setting for this episode is a giant secondhand shop with a sales floor area of 1,500 tsubo…
24 The Elderly Care Facility with a View of the Sea Jul 28, 2017 · 25m The elderly care facility is located on a hill overlooking the sea in Kanagawa Prefecture. With an average age of 84, over 450 residents live quiet lives here. Some have spent over 30…
25 Mountain Restaurant: Creating and Reliving Memories Aug 25, 2017 · 25m Is this a restaurant or an amusement park? When the mountains in western Japan are enveloped by the darkness of night, this unique restaurant shines with vibrant colors. The restaurant…
26 Summer Koshien: Another Youth Sep 1, 2017 · 25m Summer Koshien. In Fukuoka, where strong teams abound, the prefectural East Chiku High School secured the representative spot for the first time in 21 years. Expecting a lively atmosphere…
27 Midsummer Akita: Longing for Baba's Ice Cream Sep 15, 2017 · 25m It's the height of summer in Akita. From supermarket parking lots and national highways to tourist spots and even rocky areas where no one goes, colorful parasol stalls suddenly appear all…
28 When a Man Shines His Shoes Sep 22, 2017 · 25m It's said that a man's shoes reflect his pride. This time, we spend 3 days in a street side shoeshine shop, a rare sight in modern-day Tokyo. The customers here are particular about…
29 The Base Town Adult Rock Festival Sep 29, 2017 · 25m Fussa, Tokyo, home to the U.S. military's Yokota Air Base. In this area where American culture has taken root through music and fashion, there is a rock festival that has been going on for…
30 Born to be Wild: Motorcyclists' Road to Happiness Oct 6, 2017 · 25m Riding a motorcycle might be hot in summer and cold in winter, but many riders would never consider any other mode of transport. Some even cut back on buying a daily coffee to save money…
31 Life Without a Smartphone Oct 20, 2017 · 25m Could you get by if your smartphone stopped working? Our stage this time is a smartphone repair shop in Shibuya, Tokyo. The customers range from a young man wanting to restore precious…
32 Kyoto's Too Quiet Library Oct 27, 2017 · 25m Kyoto welcomes the autumn holiday. The setting is a library in a tourist area where talking is strictly prohibited. People head to their booths, maintaining absolute silence. Their reasons…
33 Spain's Canary Islands: Tuna Fishermen's Short Vacation Nov 3, 2017 · 30m The Canary Islands are located 10,000 kilometers away from Japan. In September, Japanese-registered tuna fishing boats dock at the island's port. They repair their boats and refuel in…
34 “See You Again at the English Conversation School Nov 10, 2017 · 25m An English conversation school in Osaka's Umeda district that prides itself on one-on-one instruction. From the rows of booths, you can hear the slightly awkward English of people with…
35 Guest House: A 3,000 Yen Per Night Oasis Nov 17, 2017 · 25m 3,000 yen per night. The setting is a low-cost accommodation facility called a “guest house.” Located in Kawasaki, this guest house can accommodate 200 people and is easily accessible to…
36 Muscle Stiffness Nov 24, 2017 · 25m Saitama City, a bedroom community with a population of 1.3 million. At a “massage parlor” in a residential area, customers with tired bodies rush in day and night. The causes of their…
37 Printing Shop: Lives in Print Dec 1, 2017 · 25m In this age where the shift toward digitization and going paperless seems irresistible, one business in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district still goes through more than 10,000 sheets of paper each…
38 Ogasawara Islands: Weekly Delivery Service Dec 8, 2017 · 25m The setting is Chichijima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, a 24-hour boat ride from Tokyo. The approximately 2,000 islanders look forward to the weekly delivery service. Thanks to the…
39 Bento Tales from a Northern Fishing Town Dec 15, 2017 · 25m When the herring season starts and winter's icy grip tightens on northern Japan, the locals in the fishing town of Nemuro turn to a convenience store offering warming, satisfying meals…