7.9/1071 votes#1 - Honshu
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2015
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/1061 votes#2 - The Southwest Islands
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2015
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/1057 votes#3 - Hokkaido
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2015
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Matthew Wright
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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...
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC Two
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Honshu" is the best rated episode of "Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 71 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/8/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Southwest Islands".