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Three days in the life of...Stay in one location for 72 hours, catching glimpses into people's lives as they open up and share. NHK World English Broadcast Version
Episode 15 : A Midnight Soba Shop in Akita
September. 10,2024
There's a soba joint in Akita City that opens late at night until lunch the next day. All kinds of people come for drinks and food. Amidst the late March snow, we document this midnight soba shop.
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Episode 14 : A 24-Hour Discount Supermarket in Osaka
August. 27,2024
A 24-hour supermarket in Osaka Prefecture is known for its brightly colored exterior and very cheap bento meals and prepared foods. For three days, we talked to people filling their shopping baskets here.
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Episode 13 : Spinning On at a 24-Hour Osaka Laundromat
August. 13,2024
A 24-hour laundromat in Osaka Prefecture is a vital part of daily life for residents from all walks of life. For three days, we asked customers why they wash and dry their clothes there.
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Episode 12 : Fukushima: An Ice Cream Shop in Winter
July. 16,2024
In the mountains of Fukushima Prefecture, there's an ice cream shop that people go to, even during winter. This shop has been with the locals for 3 decades. We spent 3 days listening to the stories of visitors.
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Episode 11 : Kerosene Delivery Service in Snowy Sapporo
July. 02,2024
Kerosene home delivery is a key lifeline for residents of Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture. For three days in midwinter, we followed trucks delivering this heating oil and spoke to people who rely on this service.
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Episode 10 : At Shinjuku's 24-Hour Drugstore
June. 18,2024
A drugstore in Tokyo's busy Shinjuku district sells medicine, cosmetics and snacks around the clock. Why do people shop there? For three days and nights near the end of 2023, we asked them.
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Episode 9 : Ueno: A Discount Women's Clothing Store
May. 21,2024
A discount women's clothing store in Ueno, Tokyo. The shop attracts customers for many reasons. We spent 3 days listening to their stories.
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Episode 8 : Nature's Bounty at an Okayama Community Garden
April. 30,2024
A community garden in Okayama City is a popular spot for people from all walks of life to try their hand at farming. For three days, we watched the produce and relationships they grew here.
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Episode 7 : The Bench by Lake Biwa
April. 16,2024
On the east side of Lake Biwa there's something simply known as "the bench." What goes on in the minds of visitors as they take a seat? We spent 3 days by this lakeside bench.
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Episode 6 : At a 24-Hour Chinese Restaurant in a Tokyo Suburb
April. 02,2024
The menu at a 24-hour Chinese restaurant in western Tokyo includes ramen, gyoza dumplings and a wide range of set meals. For three days, we asked customers why they come here to fill their bellies.
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Episode 5 : Farewell to a Hyogo Chairlift
March. 05,2024
A beloved old chairlift on Mt. Myoken in Hyogo Prefecture. People flock here before the facilities close permanently in December 2023. What do the visitors feel as they ride the lift one last time?
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Episode 4 : At a 24-Hour Roadside Restaurant in Okayama
February. 20,2024
A large parking lot and hearty servings make a 24-hour restaurant a haven for truckers in Okayama Prefecture. For three days, we spoke to diners taking a break before hitting the road again.
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Episode 3 : Nagano: Watching for Hawks
February. 06,2024
At Shirakaba Pass in Nagano Prefecture, many are gathered here to watch hawks as they migrate to Southeast Asia. We find out what these watchers feel as they gaze at the hawks overhead.
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Episode 2 : At a Standing Bar Beside Fukuoka's Boat Racing Stadium
January. 23,2024
With betting tickets in hand, customers at a no-frills bar near a motorboat racing stadium in Fukuoka, ride the ups and downs of the exciting races. For three days, we followed their fortunes.
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Episode 1 : Yomotsu Hirasaka: Between This World and The Next
January. 09,2024
We visit "Yomotsu Hirasaka" in Shimane Prefecture. It's a place linked to the underworld, referenced in Japanese mythology. For 3 days, we spoke with those drawn to this special place.
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