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Document 72 Hours (2013)

August. 22,2013

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Document 72 Hours

Three days in the life of...Stay in one location for 72 hours, catching glimpses into people's lives as they open up and share. NHK World English Broadcast Version

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Document 72 Hours

2013

Three days in the life of...Stay in one location for 72 hours, catching glimpses into people's lives as they open up and share. NHK World English Broadcast Version

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 13 : 2025

8 Episode

Episode 1 - A Mobile "Warabi Mochi" Cart in Fukuoka

January. 07,2025

A 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 over the decades.

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Episode 2 - A Farmers' Market in Inadani, Nagano

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Episode 3 - Praying for Blue Skies at Tokyo's Weather Shrine

February. 04,2025

A 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 for sunny skies.

Episode 4 - An Everyday Family Diner in Tokyo

February. 18,2025

At 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 these everyday moments.

Episode 5 - Beyond the Books at a Kanazawa Library

March. 04,2025

A 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 their time here.

Episode 6 - At a Huge Thrift Store in Saitama

April. 01,2025

Bargain-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 second-hand goods.

Episode 7 - A Martial Arts Gym in Tokyo

April. 15,2025

From 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 in their lives.

Episode 8 - A Winding Road Through the Kii Mountains

April. 29,2025

A 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.

Seasons 12 : 2024

20 Episode

Seasons 11 : 2023

20 Episode

Seasons 10 : 2022

20 Episode

Seasons 9 : 2021

20 Episode

Seasons 8 : 2020

19 Episode

Seasons 7 : 2019

21 Episode

Seasons 6 : 2018

20 Episode

Seasons 5 : 2017

20 Episode

Seasons 4 : 2016

20 Episode

Seasons 3 : 2015

18 Episode

Seasons 2 : 2014

28 Episode

Seasons 1 : 2013

2 Episode

Three days in the life of...Stay in one location for 72 hours, catching glimpses into people's lives as they open up and share. NHK World English Broadcast Version