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Giant panda in western Japan gets Valentine's Day gifts NHK

Heart-shaped ice sculptures were among the Valentine's Day gifts presented to a giant panda in Japan.

Fuhin, a four-year-old female, lives at a zoo in the western Japanese town of Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. The facility has been giving such gifts to a giant panda every year.

A 50-centimeter tall snow panda figure was also among the items given to Fuhin. The animal slowly roamed around, sat close to the presents, and ate her favorite bamboo shoots.

Visitors were taking pictures. A resident in her 30s of Nagaokakyo City in Kyoto Prefecture visited the zoo with her husband. She said they enjoyed the event which coincided with their wedding anniversary.

A university student from Sakai City in neighboring Osaka Prefecture said she loves heart-shaped ornamentation.
Summary
Four-year-old giant panda Fuhin in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture received Valentine's Day gifts including heart-shaped ice sculptures and a 50cm snow panda figure. The presents were accompanied by bamboo shoots, her favorite food. Visitors took photos, including a couple celebrating their wedding
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Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250214_15/

Date: Feb. 14, 2025

Created: 2025/02/15 07:00

Updated: 2025/12/08 06:13

Last Read: 2025/02/15 16:48