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S5·E9 A 24/7 Discount Store

Episode
Season 5, Episode 9
Air Date
April 18, 2014
Runtime
25 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired April 18, 2014 25 min
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Synopsis

A giant discount store in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has 40,000 items for sale. It pulls in customers around the clock. This episode shoots during the 3 days just prior to a near-doubling of Japan's consumption tax, so the store is inundated with "rush-demand" shoppers. People loading up with daily necessities. Others losing perspective and buying items they don't really need. The guy who rushes in on the final night, and... We are prompted to consider the meaning of "shopping" and of "consumption".

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 9 of Document 72 Hours air?

Season 5, Episode 9 ('A 24/7 Discount Store') originally aired on April 18, 2014.

How long is Season 5 Episode 9 ('A 24/7 Discount Store')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 25 minutes.

What happens in Document 72 Hours Season 5 Episode 9?

A giant discount store in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has 40,000 items for sale. It pulls in customers around the clock. This episode shoots during the 3 days just prior to a near-doubling of Japan's consumption tax, so the store is inundated with "rush-demand" shoppers. People loading up with daily necessitie...

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