Document 72 Hours
8.7
16 seasons
469 episodes
Returning Series
Documentary
Plot Summary
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
First Aired:October 3, 2006
Last Aired:September 26, 2025
Episode Runtime:30m
Networks:
NHK G
Cast & Characters
Where to watch free (US)
No free providers found in US.
Seasons (16)
2006
11 episodes
Aired: 2006
2007
9 episodes
Aired: 2007
2012
4 episodes
Aired: 2012
2013
32 episodes
Aired: 2013
2014
35 episodes
Aired: 2014
2015
43 episodes
Aired: 2015
2016
38 episodes
Aired: 2016
2017
39 episodes
Aired: 2017
2018
34 episodes
Aired: 2018
2019
36 episodes
Aired: 2019
2020
26 episodes
Aired: 2020
2021
29 episodes
Aired: 2021
2022
32 episodes
Aired: 2022
2023
38 episodes
Aired: 2023
2024
35 episodes
Aired: 2024
2025
34 episodes
Aired: 2025
Production
NHK
NHK WORLD-JAPAN