Japan's Wild Side: Story, Cast and Series Facts
Japan's Wild Side (2026): Series details, synopsis and season dates from TVmaze.
Story and premise
Japan is famous for its rich traditions and futuristic cities, but it is also a nation bursting with unbelievable wildlife. On this journey from the archipelago's harsh winters through the summer mating season, meet endemic species like bears, raccoons, crabs, flying squirrels, foxes and eagles.
Witness never-before-seen footage of Japanese cranes' courting ritual, the spawning of the endangered Japanese giant salamander, battles between Ezo sables, and the flight of the Sika deer.
Series details
- Title: Japan's Wild Side
- Format: Documentary
- Language: English
- Premiere date: 2026-09-06
- Status in TVmaze: Running
- Network listed by TVmaze: National Geographic Wild
- Network country: United Kingdom
- Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
- TVMaze ID: 94036
Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue
- Season 1: premiered 2026-09-06; final listed air date 2026-09-06; episode order: 2.
Source and licence
Adapted from Japan's Wild Side on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.
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