A fountain park near Tokyo Station is like an oasis in the heart of the city. For three days in spring, a time of new beginnings in Japan, we asked people young and old what lures them to this park.

At a Fountain Park in Central Tokyo

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Toyama Prefecture's Amaharashi Coast offers a stunning view of the sea against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. For three days, we talked to visitors drawn by this rare and beautiful view.

Toyama's Coast with a Mountain View

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People eat and drink at a line of food stalls in Kure, Hiroshima while rubbing shoulders with strangers who quickly become friends. Listen to the conversations that unfold during a few winter nights.

Winter in Hiroshima's Food Stalls

Even as record-breaking snow blankets Kanazawa on the Sea of Japan coast, a car rental business stays open for its customers. For three days in January, we asked them where they will go and why.

Diary of Rental Cars in Snowy Kanazawa

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At a bicycle parking lot in an old neighborhood of Tokyo, customers enjoy heartwarming conversations with the attendants. From late-night workers to students, everyone can find a home here.

A Retro Bicycle Parking Lot in Tokyo

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"Mizoca," a 48-seat propeller plane featuring a dolphin design, is a key mode of transport based in Kyushu's Amakusa region. For three days, we took to the skies to ask passengers about their journeys.

Journeys on the "Mizoca" Propeller Plane

An ancient, fire-heated sauna in Kagawa Prefecture hits 160 degrees Celsius. Users must wear clothes and cover themselves to go inside. For three days, we asked why they came to feel the heat.

Embracing the Heat at Kagawa's "Ancient Sauna"

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Every six months, a mobile dental team travels to remote islands of Kagoshima Prefecture that have no dentist. For three days, we watched locals get checkups to get a glimpse of life there.

Remote Kagoshima Islands with No Dentist

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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.

At a Fountain Park in Central Tokyo

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