Document 72 Hours - S01E02: Tokyo, Yamaya, Backpackers in Tokyo

Name: Tokyo, Yamaya, Backpackers in Tokyo
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2006-10-10

Oct 10, 2006DocumentarySeason 1, Episode 2

The “Yamatani” area, once known as the “workers' town,” is now about to be transformed into a hub for foreign travelers. Word of mouth has spread about the inexpensive 2,500 yen per night simple lodging, and now there are even lodgings where 90% of the guests are foreign nationals. French people are crazy about Japanese youth fashion. An Englishman says Akihabara is his mecca. Accompanying foreign tourists who tour Tokyo while sleeping and waking in a room of only 2 tatami mats, we will explore the charms and wonders of Japan that Japanese people do not see.

All Episodes - Season 1

01Tokyo Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival for One Million PeopleOct 03, 2006 02Tokyo, Yamaya, Backpackers in TokyoOct 10, 2006 03Tokyo Station Express Bus TerminalOct 17, 2006 04Blood Donation Room at Shinjuku East ExitOct 24, 2006 05Taxi: Honest Conversation in TokyoOct 31, 2006 06Honest Conversations with a Taxi, Sapporo VersionNov 07, 2006 07Yokohama Chinatown, Youth GraffitiNov 14, 2006 08Roppongi Hitotsubo OfficeNov 21, 2006 09Ashigara Service Area, Tomei ExpresswayNov 28, 2006 10Saitama: The Muslim Next DoorDec 05, 2006 11Osaka Medical Center, Patients' Consultation RoomDec 12, 2006

Document 72 Hours S01E02 Synopsis

Document 72 Hours "Tokyo, Yamaya, Backpackers in Tokyo" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2006-10-10, this episode is part of Season 1 of Document 72 Hours. With a runtime of 29m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The “Yamatani” area, once known as the “workers' town,” is now about to be transformed into a hub for foreign travelers. Word of mouth has spread about the inexpensive 2,500 yen per night simple lodging, and now there are even lodgings where 90% of t...