Panda-monium Hits Tokyo's Ueno Zoo | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Japan may soon enter a "zero-panda era" as the country's last two giant panda residents at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, are scheduled to return to China in February 2026. The pair has brought major economic benefits and massive public attention, but with political tensions clouding future loan agreements, Japan may be just one step away from a "panda-less" reality. #Japan #Panda | China Plus America