← Journeys in Japan · Season 14

Yakushima Awakenings

S14 · E29 · 26 Dec 2023 · 28 minfinale

Yakushima, off Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu, is a magical island of primeval forest, rare micro-climate and pristine nature. It is also the first place in Japan to be recognized as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. British plant-hunter, Ernest Henry Wilson, explored Yakushima in the early 20th century, researching and photographing its ancient Yakusugi trees. Photographer Alfie Goodrich travels to the island and becomes a conduit for the famous plant-hunter Wilson...

Guest Stars (2)

Bill Sullivan as Self - Narrator (voice)

Alfie Goodrich as Self - Presenter