The Lost Wolves of Japan

In this episode of The Forgotten Files: Untold Histories, we delve into the fascinating story of the Honshu and Hokkaido wolves, once revered and later hunted to extinction in Japan. Explore the complex relationship between humans and these apex predators, shaped by folklore, agriculture, and modernisation. Discover how their loss echoes in Japan's cultural and ecological landscapes today, raising profound questions about conservation and coexistence.