Document 72 Hours (2006)

Documentary

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.

First Air Date: October 3, 2006
Seasons: 17
Episodes: 486
Rating: 8.7/10 (3 votes)

Network: NHK G

Production: NHK

slice of life personal stories everyday people life and times street interview everyday life everyday challenges

Seasons

Season 1

11 episodes

2006

Season 2

9 episodes

2007

Season 3

4 episodes

2012

Season 4

32 episodes

2013

Season 5

35 episodes

2014

Season 6

43 episodes

2015

Season 7

38 episodes

2016

Season 8

39 episodes

2017

Season 9

34 episodes

2018

Season 10

36 episodes

2019

Season 11

26 episodes

2020

Season 12

29 episodes

2021

Season 13

32 episodes

2022

Season 14

36 episodes

2023

Season 15

35 episodes

2024

Season 16

36 episodes

2025

Season 17

12 episodes

2026

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Document 72 Hours

Document 72 Hours

Document 72 Hours

Document 72 Hours

Document 72 Hours

17 seasons

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.

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.

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StatusReturning Series

TypeDocumentary

First Aired10/3/2006

Last Aired5/1/2026

Seasons17

Episodes486

LanguageJapanese

CountryJapan

Currently in production

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17

Seasons

486

Episodes

2006

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What is Document 72 Hours about?▾

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…

How many seasons does Document 72 Hours have?▾

17

How many episodes does Document 72 Hours have?▾

486

Is Document 72 Hours still running?▾

Yes, it is currently running.

When did Document 72 Hours first air?▾

October 3, 2006

What genre is Document 72 Hours?▾

Documentary