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Cash in Trash: A Surge in Lost Items

The recent discovery of huge sums of cash at garbage sites across Japan has prompted many to wonder what's behind the mysterious trend. The cases appear to be part of a wider culture of lost and found belongings, with the total number of forgotten items across the country recently surging to new highs. Are these cases a reflection of shifting societal values? We take a closer look.

English
  • Originally Aired January 20, 2018
  • Runtime 20 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Created January 24, 2018 by
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