Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands

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S01E03: Hokkaido

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.

Overview

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.

Episodes

Honshu

S01E01 Honshu

June 8, 2015 59 min
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...
The Southwest Islands

S01E02 The Southwest Islands

June 15, 2015 58 min
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...
Hokkaido

S01E03 Hokkaido

June 22, 2015 58 min
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...

Cast

Michelle Dockery
Michelle Dockery
Herself - Narrator

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