← Journeys in Japan · Season 13

Iriomote: Pursuing the Elusive Jungle Cat

S13 · E15 · 19 Jul 2022 · 28 min

A father and daughter head to Iriomote, the largest of the Yaeyama Islands far away in southwestern waters. Covered 90% by subtropical jungle, its rich ecosystem earned the World Natural Heritage site status in 2021. The duo is on a quest to encounter its famous, endemic Iriomote cat. Along the way, they kayak, hike, snorkel and meet wonderful people connected to the island's nature.

Guest Stars (2)

Bill Sullivan as Self - Narrator (voice)

Kenneth Slater as Self - Presenter