Document 72 Hours — Season 1, Episode 7: Yokohama Chinatown, Youth Graffiti

Episode synopsis

Yokohama Chinatown, the largest town of Chinese merchants in Japan, is packed with tourists from all over the country on weekends. In October, the town is busy preparing for one of the biggest festivals of the year, the Sohu Festival. The main attraction is the traditional acrobatic lion dance. Young graduates of the Chinese Academy in the center of town practice until late at night. Some have taken over Chinese restaurants, others have chosen to leave the city and live in Japanese society. The three days leading up to the festival provide a glimpse into the bonds of Chinatown and what it means to be an overseas Chinese.

About Document 72 Hours

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.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Tokyo Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival for One Million People
• E2Tokyo, Yamaya, Backpackers in Tokyo
• E3Tokyo Station Express Bus Terminal
• E4Blood Donation Room at Shinjuku East Exit
• E5Taxi: Honest Conversation in Tokyo
• E6Honest Conversations with a Taxi, Sapporo Version
• E8Roppongi Hitotsubo Office
• E9Ashigara Service Area, Tomei Expressway
• E10Saitama: The Muslim Next Door
• E11Osaka Medical Center, Patients' Consultation Room