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

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Created By	NHK NHK World-Japan
Status	Returning Series
Original Name	ドキュメント72時間
First Air Date	October 3, 2006
Last Air Date	July 25, 2025
Seasons	16
Episodes	460
Episode Runtime	30min
Language	Japanese
Original Language	Japanese
Production Countries	Japan
Production Companies	NHK NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Networks	NHK BS1 NHK NHK WORLD-JAPAN

S16E23

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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