NHK World Special Programs

10 Days with a Happy Homeless Person (2019x4)

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Meet Makoto Kotani, a jovial 34-year-old man without a care in the world. He is a social butterfly with invitations flooding in for dinner and drink parties and has reportedly gained 20kg from his gourmet lifestyle. People come asking for his advice on everything from family relationships to lack of self-confidence. Makoto Kotani is also a homeless man. Why do so many people want to spend time with him? The program director spent 10 days on the streets with him to find out what makes this man so special.