Series synopsis
Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on June 8, 2015. It ended on June 22, 2015. It stars Michelle Dockery.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michelle Dockery as Herself - Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | June 8, 2015 | June 22, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Honshu 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. |
June 8, 2015 |
| 2 |
The Southwest Islands 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. |
June 15, 2015 |
| 3 |
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. |
June 22, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 8, 2015 |
| Last aired | June 22, 2015 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |