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Document 72 Hours Season 8

January. 13,2017

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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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Document 72 Hours

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Document 72 Hours Season 8 Full Episode Guide

Episode 1215 - Episode 1215

First Aired: December. 15,2017

Episode 1208 - Episode 1208

First Aired: December. 08,2017

Episode 1201 - Episode 1201

First Aired: December. 01,2017

Episode 1124 - Episode 1124

First Aired: November. 24,2017

Episode 1117 - Episode 1117

First Aired: November. 17,2017

Episode 1110 - Episode 1110

First Aired: November. 10,2017

Episode 1103 - Episode 1103

First Aired: November. 03,2017

Episode 1027 - Episode 1027

First Aired: October. 27,2017

Episode 1020 - Episode 1020

First Aired: October. 20,2017

Episode 1006 - Episode 1006

First Aired: October. 06,2017

Episode 929 - Episode 929

First Aired: September. 29,2017

Episode 922 - Episode 922

First Aired: September. 22,2017

Episode 915 - Episode 915

First Aired: September. 15,2017

Episode 901 - Episode 901

First Aired: September. 01,2017

Episode 825 - Episode 825

First Aired: August. 25,2017

Episode 728 - Episode 728

First Aired: July. 28,2017

Episode 721 - Episode 721

First Aired: July. 21,2017

Episode 715 - Episode 715

First Aired: July. 15,2017

Episode 707 - Episode 707

First Aired: July. 07,2017

Episode 630 - Episode 630

First Aired: June. 30,2017

Episode 616 - Episode 616

First Aired: June. 16,2017

Episode 609 - Episode 609

First Aired: June. 09,2017

Episode 602 - Episode 602

First Aired: June. 02,2017

Episode 526 - Episode 526

First Aired: May. 26,2017

Episode 519 - Episode 519

First Aired: May. 19,2017

Episode 512 - Episode 512

First Aired: May. 12,2017

Episode 39 - Bento Tales from a Northern Fishing Town

First Aired: December. 15,2017

When 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.

Episode 38 - Episode 38

First Aired: December. 08,2017

Episode 37 - Printing Shop: Lives in Print

First Aired: December. 01,2017

In 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.

Episode 36 - Episode 36

First Aired: November. 24,2017

Episode 35 - Episode 35

First Aired: November. 17,2017

Episode 34 - Episode 34

First Aired: November. 10,2017

Episode 33 - Episode 33

First Aired: November. 03,2017

Episode 32 - Episode 32

First Aired: October. 27,2017

Episode 31 - Life Without a Smartphone

First Aired: October. 20,2017

Could 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.

Episode 30 - Born to be Wild: Motorcyclists' Road to Happiness

First Aired: October. 06,2017

Riding 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.

Episode 29 - Episode 29

First Aired: September. 29,2017

Episode 28 - When a Man Shines His Shoes

First Aired: September. 22,2017

It'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.

Episode 27 - Episode 27

First Aired: September. 15,2017

Episode 26 - Episode 26

First Aired: September. 01,2017

Episode 25 - Mountain Restaurant: Creating and Reliving Memories

First Aired: August. 25,2017

Is 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.