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Twin giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei at Ueno Zoo's final viewing before returning to China, with emotional crowd waving goodbye.
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Japan's last two giant pandas at Ueno Zoo to leave for China on January 27

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The last two giant pandas at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, are set to return to China on January 27. The final public viewing will be on January 25, with transportation from Narita Airport. This marks the first time Japan will be without giant pandas since their arrival in 1972.

Tokyo's Ueno Zoo bid farewell to its last giant pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, as they departed for China on Tuesday. Hundreds of fans braved the winter cold to say goodbye, marking the first time Japan has been without pandas since 1972.

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Fans in Tokyo bid farewell to twin giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei during their final viewing at Ueno Zoo on Sunday. The nearby Ueno Information Center, a hub for panda enthusiasts, introduced new merchandise and plans events in hopes of welcoming new pandas to Japan soon.

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