US EditionJapan's Last Two Giant Pandas Are Headed to China and Fans Just Can't Bear It
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Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei were on loan from Beijing to Tokyo and were due to return by February, but tensions between the neighbours over Taiwan have apparently hastened the move. Crowds flocked to the zoo to see them one last time. "Their birth has given us so much, I'm grateful," said an excited visitor.
Japanese bid farewell to the last two giant pandas
As Japan would soon lose its last two giant pandas to China, Japanese fans flocked to Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Tuesday to catch a final glimpse. The zoo estimates that about 178,000 visitors will come to see the pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, between Dec. 16, 2025 and Jan. 25, 2026.
With their round faces and bodies, pandas have captivated many people with their adorable appearance. They are national idols that even the writer, born in Okinawa, knows about. That's why I feel more than just sadness, I feel bewilderment. ▼Ueno Zoo's twin giant pandas, male Xiao Xiao and female Lei Lei, will be returned to China at the end of next month.
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