In a hushed voice, a fellow Australian tourist summed up what we were thinking: “It’s naive, but I never expected this.” ...

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Japan’s oldest zoo, established in 1882, is also Tokyo’s most popular, thanks mainly to its central location in Ueno Park and its range of beasts, including a giant panda and a Sumatran tiger.

Chizuko Ueno, a sociologist who has been a leading figure in women’s and gender studies in Japan, has found a big audience among females in China. Her books have been translated and published in ...

The first Asian elephant born at Tokyo's Ueno zoo in its 138-year history was finally put on show to visitors Dec. 1, and officials said mother and calf are doing well. Asian elephants are a ...

With the animals’ return in June before the expiry of a loan agreement, Japan will be left with just two pandas at the Ueno ...

Ueno Park is one of Tokyo's oldest public parks. Join us as we take a stroll around the grounds and unravel the story of the city's transition from the samurai era to a modern society. The ...

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Ueno Yamato joined NHK in 2012 and is currently based in Tokyo. He covers various topics, including crime, disaster, business, and culture. He was previously based in Osaka and Saitama ...