Wild Japan

Documentary Expedition Natural World 2015

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.

Director: Susie Painter

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Episodes

EP 1

Honshu

Japan's largest island is Honshu, home to over 100 million people; Mount Fuji is just one of its 60 active volcanoes. You'll find black bears, macaques, exquisite fireflies, and even…

EP 2

Southwest Islands

Beyond the southern tip of mainland Japan is a set of islands stretching for 750 miles towards the tropics; we travel south to reveal how all life is influenced by…

EP 3

Hokkaido

Hokkaido is Japan's most hostile island; every year it undergoes a huge seasonal shift from bitter Siberian winter to warm Mediterranean summer. It takes tough animals with real ingenuity to…