Document 72 Hours S15E25 · A Local Penny Candy Shop in Tokyo

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Gum, chocolate, candy and snacks are crammed into a penny candy shop in Akabane, Tokyo. What is the store's enduring appeal to customers of all ages? Explore the answer over three summer days.

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1. 1 1. “Rental Room” Life Story2024-01-05 · 30mThe setting is a “rental room” inn in Beppu, a hot spring resort. Accommodation is inexpensive. There is no formal service. But its mysterious charm attracts people. The inn began
2. 2 2. The Bench by Lake Biwa2024-01-12 · 30mOn the east side of Lake Biwa there's something simply known as "the bench." What goes on in the minds of visitors as they take a seat? We spent 3 days by this lakeside bench.
3. 3 3. Nature's Bounty at an Okayama Community Garden2024-01-19 · 30mA community garden in Okayama City is a popular spot for people from all walks of life to try their hand at farming. For three days, we watched the produce and relationships they g
4. 4 4. Ueno: A Discount Women's Clothing Store2024-01-26 · 30mA discount women's clothing store in Ueno, Tokyo. The shop attracts customers for many reasons. We spent 3 days listening to their stories.
5. 5 5. Ehime, Imabari At a sauna that has been in existence since the Showa Era2024-02-09 · 30mSweat dripping from the body at temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Celsius. This time, the setting is a long-established sauna. Located in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, known for
6. 6 6. At Shinjuku's 24-Hour Drugstore2024-02-16 · 30mA drugstore in Tokyo's busy Shinjuku district sells medicine, cosmetics and snacks around the clock. Why do people shop there? For three days and nights near the end of 2023, we as
7. 7 7. Kerosene Delivery Service in Snowy Sapporo2024-03-01 · 30mKerosene home delivery is a key lifeline for residents of Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture. For three days in midwinter, we followed trucks delivering this heating oil and spoke to peo
8. 8 8. Fukushima: An Ice Cream Shop in Winter2024-03-08 · 30mIn the mountains of Fukushima Prefecture, there's an ice cream shop that people go to, even during winter. This shop has been with the locals for 3 decades. We spent 3 days listeni
9. 9 9. Spinning On at a 24-Hour Osaka Laundromat2024-03-15 · 30mA 24-hour laundromat in Osaka Prefecture is a vital part of daily life for residents from all walks of life. For three days, we asked customers why they wash and dry their clothes
10. 10 10. National Route 4, Drive-in Never Sleeps2024-04-05 · 30mMotsu stew, fried rice, stamina set menus, curry, and more. National Route 4 stretches north from Tokyo. The setting is a 24-hour drive-in along the road in Fukushima Prefecture. A
11. 11 11. A 24-Hour Discount Supermarket in Osaka2024-04-12 · 30mA 24-hour supermarket in Osaka Prefecture is known for its brightly colored exterior and very cheap bento meals and prepared foods. For three days, we talked to people filling thei
12. 12 12. Kagoshima Airport, In the Spring of Departure2024-04-19 · 30mIt is close to Kagoshima Airport in the spring and the season of departure. Parents who see off their children who are leaving for work, friends who are separated from their childr
13. 13 13. A look at anime people in Ikebukuro in spring2024-04-26 · 30mAnime goods such as dolls, key chains, and badges. The story takes place in a store that buys these items. Located in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, the anime town, many people come here every
14. 14 14. A Midnight Soba Shop in Akita2024-05-17 · 30mThere's a soba joint in Akita City that opens late at night until lunch the next day. All kinds of people come for drinks and food. Amidst the late March snow, we document this mid
15. 15 15. Fresh Starts at a Yokohama Electronics Store2024-05-24 · 30mAn electronics retail store in Yokohama, Japan, has six floors filled with home appliances. For three days in spring, we asked customers what they came to buy in this season of new
16. 16 16. Asakusa Underground2024-05-31 · 30mIn Asakusa, there is a mysterious underground shopping arcade that is said to be the oldest in Japan. Going down the stairs, one is in a different world. 69 years old, this old und
17. 17 17. Racecourse in the Northern Territories2024-06-14 · 30mBanei Horse Racing" in Obihiro, Hokkaido, is the stage for this year's event. The horses are large horses that were once used for farming. This is a rare race in the world in which
18. 18 18. China Cancer Hospital, Rental Kitchen in the Back Alley2024-06-21 · 30mMeatball soup, stewed tofu and crucian carp. This time the setting is Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China. It is a rented kitchen in a back alley. In fact, a large hospital specializ
19. 19 19. Life Voyages on a Sea of Japan Ferry2024-06-28 · 30mA ferry takes 16 hours to sail between Niigata Prefecture and Otaru, Hokkaido Prefecture. For three days, we asked passengers why they take this leisurely mode of travel when faste
20. 20 20. Gifu Nagara River, Watching the Current2024-07-12 · 30mThe Nagara River is a clear stream that flows through the city of Gifu City. The river is also known for its cormorant fishing, which attracts many people to its riverside during t
21. 21 21. A Low-priced Gas Station in Wakayama2024-07-19 · 30mA 24-hour gas station with prices that entice drivers from both near and far. From a couple who travels and sleeps in their car to a professional driver, join us as we listen to cu
22. 22 22. Paris, France - At a manga cafe on a street corner2024-07-24 · 45mWhat are the most popular Japanese manga in Paris today? The setting is a manga cafe on a street corner in Paris. It has 20,000 French-language Japanese manga. With a system simila
23. 23 23. Lives Inside a Huge "Danchi" Housing Complex2024-07-26 · 30mA huge "danchi" housing complex in Chiba is home to 7,000 households. Built in the 1960s, this complex is a community in itself. For three days, we asked residents about what life
24. 24 24. Beyond the Books at a Kanazawa Library2024-08-30 · 30mA public library in Kanazawa resembles a sublime theater and offers more than 1.1 million books. For three days, we asked people what books piqued their interest and how they spend
25. 25 25. A Local Penny Candy Shop in Tokyo2024-09-06 · 30mGum, chocolate, candy and snacks are crammed into a penny candy shop in Akabane, Tokyo. What is the store's enduring appeal to customers of all ages? Explore the answer over three
26. 26 26. A Midsummer Service Area on Awaji Island2024-09-13 · 30mUp to 12,000 vehicles pass through a service area on Awaji Island every day. People stop for a break at the food court, observation deck or even the Ferris wheel. We find out where
27. 27 27. A Farmers' Market in Inadani, Nagano2024-09-27 · 30mInadani, Nagano Prefecture is home to a farmers' market which sells a wide array of vegetables, mushrooms, game and even edible insects. Explore local food culture and approaches t
28. 28 28. Obon in Tottori, at a seaside cemetery.2024-10-04 · 30mOn the coast overlooking the Sea of Japan, there are twenty thousand graves. The stage this time is "Hanamigata Cemetery" in Kotoura Town, Tottori Prefecture. It is a natural cemet
29. 29 29. Why I Wear Glasses2024-10-11 · 30mTens of thousands of glasses are lined up in a glasses shop. There are a wide range of glasses, from attractive products with a cheap lens for less than 4000yen to fashionable item
30. 30 30. A Mobile "Warabi Mochi" Cart in Fukuoka2024-10-25 · 30mA mobile food cart selling a traditional Japanese sweet has been plying the streets of Fukuoka for over 75 years. For three days, we talked to customers fond of a snack unchanged o
31. 31 31. Praying for Blue Skies at Tokyo's Weather Shrine2024-11-01 · 30mA shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to a deity believed to control the weather. For three days in fall, a season of fickle weather in Japan, we asked people why they wanted divine help
32. 32 32. An Everyday Family Diner in Tokyo2024-11-08 · 30mAt a family diner, we meet customers of all ages, from solo diners to families and big groups. These diners' stories may seem ordinary, but all kinds of quiet dramas lie within the
33. 33 33. At a Huge Thrift Store in Saitama2024-12-06 · 30mBargain-hunters and people decluttering their homes flock to a huge thrift store near Tokyo. For three days, we asked customers what drew them to this place filled with an array of
34. 34 34. A Martial Arts Gym in Tokyo2024-12-13 · 30mFrom beginners to pros, this gym in Tokyo welcomes people of all ages and skill levels. Each member has a unique reason for training here. We find out what they're wrestling with i
35. 35 35. A Winding Road Through the Kii Mountains2024-12-20 · 30mA national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula. We drove the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.