Document 72 Hours – 2026

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Toyama's Coast with a Mountain View

Toyama Prefecture's Amaharashi Coast offers a stunning view of the sea against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. For three days, we talked to visitors drawn by this rare and beautiful view.

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Winter in Hiroshima's Food Stalls

People eat and drink at a line of food stalls in Kure, Hiroshima while rubbing shoulders with strangers who quickly become friends. Listen to the conversations that unfold during a few winter nights.

Diary of Rental Cars in Snowy Kanazawa

Even as record-breaking snow blankets Kanazawa on the Sea of Japan coast, a car rental business stays open for its customers. For three days in January, we asked them where they will go and why.

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A Retro Bicycle Parking Lot in Tokyo

At a bicycle parking lot in an old neighborhood of Tokyo, customers enjoy heartwarming conversations with the attendants. From late-night workers to students, everyone can find a home here.

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Journeys on the "Mizoca" Propeller Plane

"Mizoca," a 48-seat propeller plane featuring a dolphin design, is a key mode of transport based in Kyushu's Amakusa region. For three days, we took to the skies to ask passengers about their journeys.

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At a Fountain Park in Central Tokyo

A fountain park near Tokyo Station is like an oasis in the heart of the city. For three days in spring, a time of new beginnings in Japan, we asked people young and old what lures them to this park.

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Embracing the Heat at Kagawa's "Ancient Sauna"

An ancient, fire-heated sauna in Kagawa Prefecture hits 160 degrees Celsius. Users must wear clothes and cover themselves to go inside. For three days, we asked why they came to feel the heat.

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Remote Kagoshima Islands with No Dentist

Every six months, a mobile dental team travels to remote islands of Kagoshima Prefecture that have no dentist. For three days, we watched locals get checkups to get a glimpse of life there.

Talking All Night at a 24-Hour Diner in Nagoya

A 24-hour diner in Nagoya is a daytime oasis for locals and elderly folks, and full of young people at night. Whether broken-hearted or facing unemployment, people find comfort in talking until dawn.

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