1. On October 28, 2025, Tokyo's Ueno Zoo celebrated "Giant Panda Day," commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the arrival of two giant pandas from China in 1972 to symbolize improved relations between the two countries.
2. Visitors flocked to Ueno Zoo to see Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, two popular giant pandas who remain a draw for visitors. Simultaneously, around 30 people traveled to China to visit Xiang Xiang, the twins' sister who was born at Ueno Zoo but was transferred to China in 2023 under an ownership agreement between the countries.
3. Xiang Xiang, now 8 years old and weighing approximately 105 kilograms, was warmly welcomed by her Japanese fans during her public appearance at the conservation and research center in Sichuan Province, China. A Tokyo resident visiting the facility expressed joy and admiration for Xiang Xiang's adorable nature, stating that he always feels blissful when visiting her.
2. Visitors flocked to Ueno Zoo to see Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, two popular giant pandas who remain a draw for visitors. Simultaneously, around 30 people traveled to China to visit Xiang Xiang, the twins' sister who was born at Ueno Zoo but was transferred to China in 2023 under an ownership agreement between the countries.
3. Xiang Xiang, now 8 years old and weighing approximately 105 kilograms, was warmly welcomed by her Japanese fans during her public appearance at the conservation and research center in Sichuan Province, China. A Tokyo resident visiting the facility expressed joy and admiration for Xiang Xiang's adorable nature, stating that he always feels blissful when visiting her.
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Tokyo's Ueno Zoo celebrated "Giant Panda Day" on October 28, 2025, marking the 53rd anniversary of two giant pandas arriving from China in 1972. The event honored improved relations between the countries. Visitors flocked to see Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, while around 30 people traveled to China to
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251028_13/#summary
Date: Oct. 28, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-28
Created: 2025/10/28 20:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 23:14
Last Read: 2025/10/28 21:10