Ueno
village in Tano district, Gunma prefecture, Japan
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politics Jan 25, 2026, 12:29 PM
Japan loses its last pandas amid escalating tensions with China - The twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei were being returned to China this week after gaining significant popularity in Japan.
- This marks the first time in over 50 years that Japan will not have any giant pandas.
- The pandas' departure illustrates the strained diplomatic relations between Tokyo and Beijing over issues like Taiwan.
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politics Dec 16, 2025, 11:54 AM
Japan loses its last pandas amid geopolitical tensions with China - Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, the last two giant pandas in Japan, will return to China at the end of January 2026.
- Thousands of visitors flocked to Ueno Zoo on December 16, 2025, to witness a final send-off of the pandas as tensions between Japan and China escalate.
- The pandas' departure highlights the strain on diplomatic relations, leading to concerns about the future of panda exchanges between the two countries.
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