In just 28 days, it will be 50 years since pandas came to Japan.
A commemorative event is being held at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, which received pandas for the first time in Japan.
Exactly 50 years ago, on October 28, 1972, in commemoration of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, a male giant panda named Kankan and a female giant panda named Ranran were presented to Ueno Zoo in Taito Ward, Tokyo for the first time. and sparked a panda boom.
Since then, 15 pandas have been raised at Ueno Zoo so far, including Tong Tong, who was the first panda born in Japan to be released to the public, Xiang Xiang, who was born and raised through natural mating for the first time, and twins born last year. go up to
At Ueno Zoo, an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the arrival of pandas has been held since last week. A panel exhibition will be held to look back on the history of pandas in the park.
In addition, on the 30th, an online lecture will be held by inviting experts to introduce the efforts of zoos that keep pandas.