- Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei are leaving Japan on Tuesday, ending a decades-long presence of pandas in the country.
- Thousands entered a lottery to witness the pandas' final viewing day at Ueno Zoological Gardens, demonstrating widespread public interest.
- The pandas will be transferred to a facility in Sichuan Province, China, and are expected to be displayed to the public after quarantine.

A: Hey! Did you hear about the pandas?
B: No! What's happening with them?

A: They're leaving Japan! 🥺
B: Seriously? All of them?

A: Just the giant pandas at Ueno Zoo. They’re going back to China.
B: Oh no! Why?

A: It’s because of the agreement between Japan and China. It’s been a long time since we had pandas.
B: That's sad. Were there a lot of people saying goodbye?

A: So many! Thousands went to see Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, those cute twins.
B: Twins! Aww! Were they able to see them easily?

A: Nope! You needed to win a lottery just to get in! Crazy, right?
B: Wow, that’s intense! Did people seem happy?

A: Mostly! Everyone was taking pictures and videos. One lady said seeing them eat was wonderful.
B: I bet! Did anyone feel sad about them leaving?

A: Definitely. A mom from Chiba really wanted her daughter to see them one last time. She hopes pandas will come back to Japan someday.
B: I hope so too! Where are they going in China?

A: To Sichuan Province. They’ll be shown to the public there after they’re done with quarantine.
B: Okay, well, at least people in China will get to see them. It’s a bit sad for us though!