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. Japanese Broadcast Version
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Episode 1 - Episode 1
Release Date: 2017-01-13 -
Episode 2 - Episode 2
Release Date: 2017-01-20 -
Episode 3 - Episode 3
Release Date: 2017-01-27 -
Episode 4 - Episode 4
Release Date: 2017-02-10 -
Episode 5 - Episode 5
Release Date: 2017-02-17 -
Episode 6 - Episode 6
Release Date: 2017-02-24 -
Episode 7 - Episode 7
Release Date: 2017-03-03 -
Episode 8 - Episode 8
Release Date: 2017-03-10 -
Episode 9 - Episode 9
Release Date: 2017-03-17 -
Episode 10 - Episode 10
Release Date: 2017-04-07 -
Episode 11 - Episode 11
Release Date: 2017-04-14 -
Episode 12 - Episode 12
Release Date: 2017-04-21 -
Episode 13 - Episode 13
Release Date: 2017-04-28 -
Episode 14 - Episode 14
Release Date: 2017-05-12 -
Episode 15 - Episode 15
Release Date: 2017-05-19 -
Episode 16 - Episode 16
Release Date: 2017-05-26 -
Episode 17 - Episode 17
Release Date: 2017-06-02 -
Episode 18 - Episode 18
Release Date: 2017-06-09 -
Episode 19 - Episode 19
Release Date: 2017-06-16 -
Episode 20 - Episode 20
Release Date: 2017-06-30 -
Episode 21 - Episode 21
Release Date: 2017-07-07 -
Episode 22 - Episode 22
Release Date: 2017-07-14 -
Episode 23 - Episode 23
Release Date: 2017-07-21 -
Episode 24 - Episode 24
Release Date: 2017-07-28 -
Episode 25 - Mountain Restaurant: Creating and Reliving Memories
Release Date: 2017-08-25Is 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 which is modeled on a bandit hideout appeals to diners of all ages with its seasonal events, hearty portions and welcoming atmosphere. For many local young people, this is their first destination after they get a driver's license. For 3 days, we spoke to the customers who came to dine at this restaurant.
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Episode 26 - Episode 26
Release Date: 2017-09-01 -
Episode 27 - Episode 27
Release Date: 2017-09-15 -
Episode 28 - When a Man Shines His Shoes
Release Date: 2017-09-22It'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 polished shoes: from a man getting into the spirit for an important meeting; to a young businessman using stylish shoes to make an impression; to a man taking care of the precious shoes his wife gave him. We take a look at the lives these men lead, from the shoes up.
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Episode 29 - Episode 29
Release Date: 2017-09-29 -
Episode 30 - Born to be Wild: Motorcyclists' Road to Happiness
Release Date: 2017-10-06Riding 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 for their bike. There is a large parts store in Tokyo where riders come to seek new accessories or simply to show off their prized vehicle. Among the steady stream of riders drawn to this store are a 75-year-old man who started a part-time job to buy a new bike, a hydroelectric power plant engineer whose career was inspired by a bike, and a man who liked bikes so much he became a courier on 2 wheels. For 3 days, we spoke to these people about why they can't get enough of their motorcycles.
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Episode 31 - Life Without a Smartphone
Release Date: 2017-10-20Could 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 photos of a summer spent with friends, to a female student worried about being unable to contact anyone. Their phones are filled with personal connections and the memories of daily life. What do they choose to save? What connections are most valuable to them? We spend 3 days filming this repair shop to catch a glimpse of what people keep on their phones.
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Episode 32 - Episode 32
Release Date: 2017-10-27 -
Episode 33 - Episode 33
Release Date: 2017-11-03 -
Episode 34 - Episode 34
Release Date: 2017-11-10 -
Episode 35 - Episode 35
Release Date: 2017-11-17 -
Episode 36 - Episode 36
Release Date: 2017-11-24 -
Episode 37 - Printing Shop: Lives in Print
Release Date: 2017-12-01In 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 day. This 24-hour printing and photocopying shop attracts customers around the clock by offering services such as making posters, bookbinding and printing bulk volumes of beautiful, intricate images that only professionals can deliver. The shop's customers include a company employee desperate to print out materials for an important presentation, and an elderly man who has written his life story and wants it printed so he can leave copies for his family to remember him. What messages do customers want to convey or leave behind on paper? For 3 days, we spoke to people about their personal stories behind the pages copied and printed here.
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Episode 38 - Episode 38
Release Date: 2017-12-08 -
Episode 39 - Bento Tales from a Northern Fishing Town
Release Date: 2017-12-15When 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 with a difference. The 24-hour store close to the port is busy day and night as customers are seduced by its freshly baked bread and extensive range of handmade bento meals. It even sells 150 servings of its signature grilled meat "yakitori" bento each day. Nemuro boasts Japan's largest catches of saury, but the 2017 season was hit by a record-breaking poor haul. What are customers thinking about as they reach for a piping-hot bento at this convenience store? For 3 days, we listened to their personal stories at a store that warms the hearts of many people in Nemuro.
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Episode 512 - Episode 512
Release Date: 2017-05-12 -
Episode 519 - Episode 519
Release Date: 2017-05-19 -
Episode 526 - Episode 526
Release Date: 2017-05-26 -
Episode 602 - Episode 602
Release Date: 2017-06-02 -
Episode 609 - Episode 609
Release Date: 2017-06-09 -
Episode 616 - Episode 616
Release Date: 2017-06-16 -
Episode 630 - Episode 630
Release Date: 2017-06-30 -
Episode 707 - Episode 707
Release Date: 2017-07-07 -
Episode 715 - Episode 715
Release Date: 2017-07-15 -
Episode 721 - Episode 721
Release Date: 2017-07-21 -
Episode 728 - Episode 728
Release Date: 2017-07-28 -
Episode 825 - Episode 825
Release Date: 2017-08-25 -
Episode 901 - Episode 901
Release Date: 2017-09-01 -
Episode 915 - Episode 915
Release Date: 2017-09-15 -
Episode 922 - Episode 922
Release Date: 2017-09-22 -
Episode 929 - Episode 929
Release Date: 2017-09-29 -
Episode 1006 - Episode 1006
Release Date: 2017-10-06 -
Episode 1020 - Episode 1020
Release Date: 2017-10-20 -
Episode 1027 - Episode 1027
Release Date: 2017-10-27 -
Episode 1103 - Episode 1103
Release Date: 2017-11-03 -
Episode 1110 - Episode 1110
Release Date: 2017-11-10 -
Episode 1117 - Episode 1117
Release Date: 2017-11-17 -
Episode 1124 - Episode 1124
Release Date: 2017-11-24 -
Episode 1201 - Episode 1201
Release Date: 2017-12-01 -
Episode 1208 - Episode 1208
Release Date: 2017-12-08 -
Episode 1215 - Episode 1215
Release Date: 2017-12-15