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Document 72 Hours

Document 72 Hours

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

Created ByNHKNHK World-Japan
StatusReturning Series
Original Nameドキュメント72時間
First Air DateOctober 3, 2006
Last Air DateJuly 25, 2025
Seasons16
Episodes460
Episode Runtime 30min
LanguageJapanese
Original LanguageJapanese
Production CountriesJapan
Production CompaniesNHKNHK WORLD-JAPAN
NetworksNHK BS1NHKNHK WORLD-JAPAN
The “Last” Newspaper Stand in front of Shibuya Station
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The “Last” Newspaper Stand in front of Shibuya Station

Newspaper stands" are rarely seen anymore. For some reason, there is only one stand near the scramble crossing in the middle of Shibuya, selling magazines and newspapers in the old-fashioned style. What kind of people come to buy them? Why, in this day and age, would anyone bother to pick up a paper magazine? For three days, among the hurriedly passing people of the city, I stopped and looked at the shop. I stopped and looked at them.

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