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Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands (2015): Cast

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Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands is a 2015 documentary directed by Gavin Maxwell and Susie Painter, starring Michelle Dockery. It runs 2 hours 57 minutes.

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Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands (2015) movie poster
Runtime
2h 57m (177 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands About?

The premise of Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands without spoilers.

From the snow‑capped peaks of Hokkaido to the subtropical islands of Okinawa, Japan’s scenery spans stark extremes. Lush forests, coastal wetlands and volcanic valleys teem with wildlife, while local people live alongside these animals, shaping and adapting to the varied environments together.

Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • islands
  • nature documentary
  • japanese macaque
  • macaque monkey
  • wildlife
  • urban wildlife
  • japan
  • tv mini series
  • natural world
  • honshu
  • tokyo
  • cherry blossom
+38 more
  • cherry blossom tree
  • cherry blossom season
  • sakura
  • mountainous region
  • mountains
  • black bear
  • rice paddies
  • tree frog
  • hot springs
  • honshu island
  • carp
  • swarm of fireflies
  • shiba inu
  • forest
  • beekeeping
  • honey bee
  • nara japan
  • deer
  • man and nature
  • japanese temple
  • urban sprawl
  • sacred animal
  • tanuki
  • raccoon dog
  • active volcano
  • mount fuji
  • squid
  • bioluminescence
  • sea snake
  • manta ray
  • coral reef
  • snake hunting
  • venomous snake
  • okinawa japan
  • okinawan cuisine
  • seaweed farming
  • harvesting seaweed
  • sea slug
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Cast & crew

Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands Cast

Michelle Dockery stars in Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands. Directed by Gavin Maxwell and Susie Painter.

Details

Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Wild Japan” and “日本:地球的魅影之岛”.

Also known as
  • Wild Japan
  • 日本:地球的魅影之岛
  • 狂野日
  • 野性东瀛
  • 狂野日本
  • 野性日本
  • Wildes Japan
  • Nhật Bản: Những Quần Đảo Mê Hoặc của Trái Đất
  • اليابان جزيرة الأرض المسحورة
  • Japón Salvaje
  • Wildes Japan - Land der tausend Inseln
  • Живая природа Японии
+4 more
  • Japão Selvagem
  • Nuostabieji Japonijos gamtos kampeliai
  • Japán vadvilága
  • Villi Japani

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Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands?

Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands runs 2 hours 57 minutes (177 minutes).

Who directed Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands?

Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands was directed by Gavin Maxwell and Susie Painter.

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Who is in the cast of Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands?

Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands stars Michelle Dockery.

Does Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands have a post-credit scene?

No. Japan: Earth’s Enchanted Islands has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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