The pandas, both 19 years old, arrived at the Ueno Zoo in 2011. Although their lease is good through 2026, Japan and China agreed to their return home as the aging couple need treatment for high ...

Tokyo’s iconic Ueno Zoological Gardens opened in 1882 as the first zoo in Japan. During the period of the nation's rapid economic growth after World War II many public zoos opened, one after ...

Tokyo Japan dazzling capital is an exciting metropolis where tradition and innovation come together in perfect harmony Whether youre a culture enthusiast a food lover a tech geek or an adventurer at h ...

To clear things up, Harajuku is a neighborhood in Japan (part of the greater Shibuya ... the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the Ueno Zoo, to name a few. If you're traveling with a family ...

If you're looking to learn a little (or a lot) about Japan's history ... of the surrounding Ueno Park before or after you visit the museum. The park also features a zoo, the National Museum ...

Plum blossoms, known as ume (梅) in Japanese, mark the arrival of early spring ... Admission is free, and the shrine is accessible by foot from Ueno Park, which houses museums and a zoo. Hanegi Park in ...

On top of that, it’s located minutes from family-friendly attractions like the zoo, botanical gardens ... travelers tend to feel welcomed to Japan the second they get off the plane.

Uncover the hidden gems and must-see landmarks of Tokyo. From historic temples to futuristic skyscrapers, Tokyo has it all.

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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 ...

A Japanese man named Toco spent $14,000 on a realistic Border Collie costume and is now helping others experience life as a dog by opening a zoo called TokoTokoZoo. Located in Tokyo, the zoo ...