Document 72 Hours

tv show

poster for Document 72 Hours

240 total episodes

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13 seasons

First Aired August 22, 2013

Overview

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

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Climbing Mt. Fuji

Season 2 - Episode 4 - 0h 25m

Air Date

May 13, 2014

Overview

When summer comes, people from all over Japan flock to Mt. Fuji. After the mountain was designated a World Heritage Site in 2013, the crowds swelled even more. The Yoshida Trailhead is one point where those going up and those coming down cross paths. Conversations with climbers reveal some of the troubles and joys in their lives. An office worker comes seeking a sense of achievement... A college student comes with prayers of finding work... A tapestry of human drama unfolds on the mountainside.