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Panda fans flock to Tokyo zoo after Japan announces twins' end-of-era return to China

Published on 16 Dec 2025 7:28:58 PM

A day after news that Japan will soon lose the last two giant pandas that it hosts, thousands of desperate fans flocked to Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Tuesday (Dec 16) to catch a final glimpse, many bidding the beloved twins a tearful farewell.

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A day after news that Japan will soon lose the last two giant pandas that it hosts, thousands of desperate fans flocked to Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Tuesday (Dec 16) to catch a final glimpse, many bidding the beloved twins a tearful farewell.

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