Farewell to Shirahama's Beloved Pandas: A Final Goodbye

Thousands of fans congregated at Adventure World in Shirahama to bid farewell to a family of four giant pandas. These pandas, on loan from China, made their last public appearance before being returned. The pandas' departure signifies the end of a 30-year collaboration between Japan and China in panda conservation.

In an emotional send-off, thousands of fans gathered at Shirahama's Adventure World theme park to bid farewell to a cherished family of four giant pandas.

These animals, who have been a staple at the park, made their final public appearance before returning to China, from where they were originally loaned.

The pandas' departure marks the conclusion of a 30-year partnership between Japan and China focused on panda conservation.

(With inputs from agencies.)