Document 72 Hours – 2026
Episodes
Episode 1
Episode 2
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.
Episode 4
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.
Episode 7
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.
Episode 14
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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