Panda politics at play once more between Japan and China The Tokyo metropolitan government, which operates the zoo, has said efforts to extend their stay were unsuccessful, despite the animals’ popularity and their status as one of the capital’s most visited attractions.

The Tokyo metropolitan government, which operates the zoo, has said efforts to extend their stay were unsuccessful, despite the animals’ popularity and their status as one of the capital’s most visited attractions. Bne IntelliNews #PandaPolitics #Japan #China #TokyoZoo #Wildlife

Japan’s losing its pandas faster than its population. At this rate, even bamboo’s starting to feel lonely. Diplomacy by panda lease—because nothing says soft power like a furry eviction notice. #PandaPolitics #Japan #China #SoftPower #WakayamaZoo