Document 72 Hours (2006)
An unusual documentary series that delves into human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected spots. Filmed over 72 hours in a single location, the show captures glimpses into people's lives as they open up and share their stories.
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1. Episode 12022-01-07 · 30m
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2. Nursing School: Nurturing the Next Nightingales2022-01-14 · 30mThe 200 students at a nursing college in Nara Prefecture, Japan, range from new high school graduates to people seeking a change in career. Among the students were a woman inspired
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3. Seeking a Sweet Finish to Another Busy Year2022-01-28 · 30mAs 2021 draws to a close, workers in Tokyo's Shimbashi business district flock to a long-established western-style sweets shop famous for its cream puffs and other tasty delights.
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4. Bidding Farewell to an Amusement Park2022-02-25 · 30mKashiikaen, an amusement park in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, closed at the end of 2021 after 65 years of operation. News of the closing prompted a wave of visitors, inc
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5. Tsugaru Railway: A Midwinter Lifeline2022-03-18 · 30mThe Tsugaru Railway runs through a remote and snowy part of Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan. As well as being a vital mode of transport for locals, especially in winter, the tr
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6. The Supermarket on Wheels2022-04-08 · 30mA small truck loaded with vegetables, meat, snacks and other items – a mobile supermarket – is a lifeline for residents in remote communities in northern Kyoto Prefecture. Among th
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7. Heartfelt Flowers from a Miyagi Florist2022-04-15 · 30mThe Yuriage district in Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture, was devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami that occurred in March 2011. March is also a season of new sta
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8. A Shinjuku Cell Phone Store2022-04-22 · 30mSmartphones have become a vital part of modern-day life. Many people flock to a large cell phone store in Tokyo's Shinjuku district to buy the latest phone models, get their gadget
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9. Capturing Happy Moments in a Photo Booth2022-05-13 · 30mPhoto sticker booths are a magnet for teenagers at a video arcade in Tokyo. Over 3 days in mid-March, we met 2 friends about to graduate from high school; a teen applying makeup to
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10. Episode 102022-05-20 · 30m
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11. Plastic Model Shop: A Hobby Making Worlds Come Alive2022-05-27 · 30mA large plastic model kit store in Osaka Prefecture sells models, miniature trains, diorama supplies and other items. The model market has grown while people of all ages spent more
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12. Episode 122022-06-03 · 30m
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13. Episode 132022-06-10 · 30m
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14. Nature's Treasure Hunt on a Niigata Beach2022-06-17 · 30mA pebbly beach on Niigata Prefecture's Sea of Japan coast contains pieces of real jade. Some people who come here for a natural treasure hunt find jade right away, others have no l
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15. The Vegetable "Vending Machine" in Tokyo2022-06-24 · 30mAn unmanned stall in a residential area of Tokyo's Nerima Ward uses coin-operated lockers to sell locally grown vegetables including cabbage, radishes and spinach. The customers at
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16. Asakusa's Rakugo Theater: Filling Lives with Laughs2022-07-15 · 30mA theater for rakugo comic storytelling in Tokyo's Asakusa district has been tickling funny bones for decades. Visitors to the theater include comedy fans from across Japan, and an
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17. Fluttering Yellow Handkerchiefs at a Seaside Station2022-07-22 · 30mRows of yellow handkerchiefs fly in the breeze at a small train station in the Shimabara Peninsula, Nagasaki Prefecture. Right behind the platform lies the Ariake Sea. The unmanned
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18. Episode 182022-07-29 · 30m
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19. Episode 192022-08-26 · 30m
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20. Doronko Park" Children Running in the Rain2022-09-02 · 30mChildren enjoy playing with mud, making fire, and water slides. The setting is a playground called “Play Park” in Kawasaki City. It is a municipal facility and admission is free. W
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21. Osaka Shaved Ice Shop: Midsummer Memories2022-09-09 · 30mKakigori, shaved ice drizzled with flavored syrup, is a summer staple in Japan. An ice shop in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, has been popular for decades thanks to its light, fluffy
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22. The Lure of a 24-Hour Fishing Shop2022-09-16 · 30mA 24-hour fishing gear shop in southern Chiba Prefecture is a haven for anglers stocking up before heading to the coast to try their luck. The shop sells about 6,000 items such as
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23. Udon Vending Machines on Route 9: An Oasis for Drivers2022-09-30 · 30mWhy are no-frills udon noodle vending machines irresistible for drivers passing by a small rest area on a busy national road in western Shimane Prefecture? People stop here around
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24. Korokke Pan Shop: Happiness in a Bun2022-10-07 · 30mKorokke pan, or bread rolls filled with deep-fried potato croquettes, topped with sauce are a specialty of a family-run shop in Minamisenju, a down-to-earth Tokyo suburb. Among the
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25. Episode 252022-10-21 · 30m
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26. Episode 262022-10-28 · 30m
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27. Episode 272022-11-04 · 30m
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28. Gunma-Brazil Presidential Election2022-11-11 · 30mA new type of documentary program by the “72 Hours” production team, in which the camera is not stationed at a single site, but rather at multiple sites, filming an event simultane
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29. A Cat Temple: Soothing the Mind and Soul2022-11-18 · 30mOhta-kun, Futa, Elf, Cowcow... are four of the sixteen cats that live on the grounds of a temple at the foot of the mountains of Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture. The former head pri
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30. Lifting Spirits in a Tokyo Liquor Store2022-12-16 · 30mA small back space of a liquor store in Tokyo's Asagaya neighborhood is a no-frills standing bar where customers can drink their purchases. Patrons dropping in for a tipple come fr
- 31 31. Year-End Special 2022 Viewer Vote #2 On Location Special2022-12-30 · 5mA live broadcast of a scene from the show, as well as information on what happened to the characters after the show!
- 32 32. Year-End Special 2022 Viewer Vote #1 On Location Special2022-12-30 · 11mA live broadcast of a scene from the show, as well as information on what happened to the characters after the show!
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