Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands: The Southwest Islands (BBC Two Wednesday 24 May 2023)

Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands: The Southwest Islands airs Wednesday 24 May 2023 on BBC Two.

Towards the tropics, in the extreme southwest of Japan, lies a string of islands where the power of the sea exerts a decisive influence on all aspects of life and where volcanoes and typhoons are serious threats.

Travelling from the northernmost island in the chain to the southernmost one reveals hidden tales of seclusion, rare fauna, and unanswered riddles.

Season 1 Episode 2

Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands: The Southwest Islands airs Wednesday 24 May 2023 at 3.15pm on BBC Two

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