Asian elephants are a perennially popular attraction at Taito Ward's Ueno Zoological Gardens, the oldest zoo in Japan. The calf, which is male, was born Oct. 31. It stands about 1 meter high at ...

Having learnt that our “distant relatives” arrived in Japan for the first time 70 years ago in December, I decided to meet the current residents. At Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, little Sumomo was an ...

Thousands of Japanese fans bid tearful farewell to their beloved panda couple that made their final public appearance at ...

A must-see attraction at the festival is the photo exhibition showcasing the adorable panda family from Ueno Zoo: cub Xiang Xiang and her mother and father, Shin Shin and Li Li. Though the pandas ...

Formerly part of Kaneiji Temple, Ueno Park is now home to the Ueno Zoo (considered Japan's oldest zoo), six museums, a number of shrines and temples, and more than 1,000 cherry blossom trees.

For example, three years ago, a Japanese grouse at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo was born using artificial insemination. Another success was a Tsushima Wildcat born at Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia. Japanese ...

It's also home to the Ueno Zoo, which is the oldest zoo in Japan, dating back to 1882. The beautiful Shinobazu pond is among the most picturesque areas. A national landmark that goes over 1,000 ...

According to Ueno Zoo, the best age for a female giant panda ... Xiang Xiang will find a breeding partner. Many people in Japan are still interested in Xiang Xiang's welfare.