Secret Wilderness - Japan - Episode 1

Ten years ago writer, naturalist and explorer Steve Backshall spent a year living and working in Japan. Studying martial arts and learning the language, he immersed himself in the culture but rarely ventured out of the city. Now he's returned to take us on a journey to explore the wilder side of this incredible country. In this episode, Steve experiences Japan's most iconic wildlife spectacle - the dancing of the Red Crowned Cranes, and ventures south to find the elusive Giant Salamander.