Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands

2015-06-08 Documentary TV-PG

Japan's landscapes range from snowy mountains to subtropical warmth. They are full of wildlife - and animals' and people's lives often cross as they adapt to these extremes.

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Japan's landscapes range from snowy mountains to subtropical warmth. They are full of wildlife - and animals' and people's lives often cross as they adapt to these extremes.

First Aired

2015-06-08
Last Aired

2015-06-22
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

3
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC Two

Keywords:

japan wildlife miniseries animals nature

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Season 1

1. Honshu

Japan's central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, and its biggest city, Tokyo, is o...More

Japan's central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, and its biggest city, Tokyo, is one of the largest urban metropolises on earth. But it has a wild heart - most of Honshu is mountainous. This wilderness is home to an astonishing range of wildlife - black bears, monkeys, exquisite fireflies and even cow demons.Less

59mins 2015-06-08

2. The Southwest Islands

In the far south of Japan, there is a chain of islands stretching towards the tropics - a place where ...More

In the far south of Japan, there is a chain of islands stretching towards the tropics - a place where all life is influenced by the power of the sea, and where volcanoes and typhoons are forces to be reckoned with. The journey begins at an island at the top of the chain and travels south, revealing unexpected stories of isolation, unique wildlife and unsolved mysteries.Less

58mins 2015-06-15

3. Hokkaido

As Japan's northernmost island, Hokkaido's weather, wildlife and human history are all distinct from t...More

As Japan's northernmost island, Hokkaido's weather, wildlife and human history are all distinct from the rest of the country. Sika deer, cranes, sea eagles and even brown bears grind out a tough existence on this icy island.Less