January 9, 2024 • 30m
We visit "Yomotsu Hirasaka" in Shimane Prefecture. It's a place linked to the underworld, referenced in Japanese mythology. For 3 ...Read more
January 23, 2024 • 29m
With betting tickets in hand, customers at a no-frills bar near a motorboat racing stadium in Fukuoka, ride the ups and downs of t...Read more
February 6, 2024 • 29m
At Shirakaba Pass in Nagano Prefecture, many are gathered here to watch hawks as they migrate to Southeast Asia. We find out what ...Read more
February 20, 2024 • 29m
A large parking lot and hearty servings make a 24-hour restaurant a haven for truckers in Okayama Prefecture. For three days, we s...Read more
March 5, 2024 • 29m
A beloved old chairlift on Mt. Myoken in Hyogo Prefecture. People flock here before the facilities close permanently in December 2...Read more
April 2, 2024 • 29m
The menu at a 24-hour Chinese restaurant in western Tokyo includes ramen, gyoza dumplings and a wide range of set meals. For three...Read more
April 16, 2024 • 29m
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 ...Read more
April 30, 2024 • 29m
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 day...Read more
May 21, 2024 • 29m
A discount women's clothing store in Ueno, Tokyo. The shop attracts customers for many reasons. We spent 3 days listening to their stories.
June 18, 2024 • 29m
A drugstore in Tokyo's busy Shinjuku district sells medicine, cosmetics and snacks around the clock. Why do people shop there? For...Read more
July 2, 2024 • 29m
Kerosene home delivery is a key lifeline for residents of Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture. For three days in midwinter, we followed t...Read more
July 16, 2024 • 29m
In the mountains of Fukushima Prefecture, there's an ice cream shop that people go to, even during winter. This shop has been with...Read more
August 13, 2024 • 29m
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 as...Read more
August 27, 2024 • 29m
A 24-hour supermarket in Osaka Prefecture is known for its brightly colored exterior and very cheap bento meals and prepared foods...Read more
September 10, 2024 • 29m
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...Read more
October 1, 2024 • 29m
An electronics retail store in Yokohama, Japan, has six floors filled with home appliances. For three days in spring, we asked cus...Read more
October 15, 2024 • 29m
A ferry takes 16 hours to sail between Niigata Prefecture and Otaru, Hokkaido Prefecture. For three days, we asked passengers why ...Read more
October 29, 2024 • 29m
A 24-hour gas station with prices that entice drivers from both near and far. From a couple who travels and sleeps in their car to...Read more
November 12, 2024 • 29m
A huge "danchi" housing complex in Chiba is home to 7,000 households. Built in the 1960s, this complex is a community in itself. F...Read more
December 10, 2024 • 29m
Gum, chocolate, candy and snacks are crammed into a penny candy shop in Akabane, Tokyo. What is the store's enduring appeal to cus...Read more