Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Baby emperor penguin at western Japan zoo

A baby emperor penguin is fed by a staff member dressed as a penguin using a syringe at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture on Oct. 6, 2025. The chick made its first public appearance the same day following its birth at the western Japan zoo and amusement park on Sept. 30.

E

Baby emperor penguin at western Japan zoo

A baby emperor penguin is pictured at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on Oct. 6, 2025. The chick made its first public appearance the same day following its birth at the western Japan zoo and amusement park on Sept. 30.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

SHIRAHAMA, Japan, June 27 Kyodo - Visitors take photos of giant panda Saihin on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Saihin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China. (Kyodo)

E

[Breaking News]Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

SHIRAHAMA, Japan, June 27 Kyodo - Giant panda Rauhin is pictured on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Rauhin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China. (Kyodo)

E

All 4 pandas at west Japan zoo depart for China

A truck carrying some of the four giant pandas loaned to Adventure World departs the zoo in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on June 28, 2025. The four were headed for a giant panda breeding center in Chengdu in China's Sichuan Province, with their lease agreement set to expire in August.

E

All 4 pandas at west Japan zoo depart for China

A truck carrying some of the four giant pandas loaned to Adventure World departs the zoo in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on June 28, 2025. The four were headed for a giant panda breeding center in Chengdu in China's Sichuan Province, with their lease agreement set to expire in August.

E

All 4 pandas at west Japan zoo depart for China

A truck carrying some of the four giant pandas loaned to Adventure World departs the zoo in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on June 28, 2025. The four were headed for a giant panda breeding center in Chengdu in China's Sichuan Province, with their lease agreement set to expire in August.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Fuhin is pictured before the opening of Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 27, 2025, the final day of her public display. All four giant pandas at the western Japan zoo, including Fuhin, are set to leave on June 28 to return to China.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Yuihin is pictured on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Yuihin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Rauhin is pictured on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Rauhin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Rauhin is pictured on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Rauhin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Rauhin is pictured on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Rauhin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo

Giant pandas, (from top L, clockwise) Rauhin, Yuihin, Fuhin and Saihin, are pictured at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on May 11, 2025, Sept. 18, 2022, Dec. 24, 2024 and Aug. 14, 2024, respectively. All four giant pandas on loan to the western Japan zoo are set to leave on June 28, 2025, to return to China.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Fuhin is pictured before the opening of Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 27, 2025, the final day of her public display. All four giant pandas at the western Japan zoo, including Fuhin, are set to leave on June 28 to return to China.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Saihin is pictured before the opening of Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 27, 2025, the final day of her public display. All four giant pandas at the western Japan zoo, including Saihin, are set to leave on June 28 to return to China.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Saihin is pictured before the opening of Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 27, 2025, the final day of her public display. All four giant pandas at the western Japan zoo, including Saihin, are set to leave on June 28 to return to China.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Visitors take photos of giant panda Saihin on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Saihin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Visitors take photos of giant panda Saihin on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Saihin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Visitors take photos of giant panda Saihin (back) on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Saihin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Yuihin is pictured on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Yuihin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Visitors take photos of giant panda Saihin on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Saihin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Visitors take photos of giant panda Saihin on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Saihin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

E

Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Stuffed pandas decorate a counter at a hotel in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 26, 2025. All four giant pandas are set to leave Adventure World zoo in the western Japan town on June 28 to return to China.

E

Giant panda at western Japan zoo

Giant panda Yuihin eats bamboo at Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on May 24, 2025.

E

Giant pandas at western Japan zoo

Giant pandas -- (from top L, clockwise) Rauhin, Yuihin, Saihin and Fuhin -- are pictured at Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on May 11, 2025, Sept. 18, 2022, Aug. 14, 2024, and Dec. 24, 2024, respectively.

E

Giant panda at western Japan zoo

Giant panda Rauhin is pictured on May 24, 2025, at Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan.

E

Giant panda at western Japan zoo

Giant panda Fuhin is pictured on May 20, 2025, at Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. Wakayama prefectural police presented a certificate of gratitude the same day for the panda's promotion of traffic safety.

E

Giant panda at western Japan zoo

Giant panda Fuhin is pictured on May 20, 2025, at Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. Wakayama prefectural police presented a certificate of gratitude the same day for the panda's promotion of traffic safety.

E

Giant panda at western Japan zoo

Giant panda Fuhin (back) is pictured on May 20, 2025, at Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. The park's deputy director Tatsuko Nakao (L) received a certificate of gratitude on behalf of the panda for promoting traffic safety.

E

Giant panda at Adventure World

Photo taken on April 24, 2025, shows giant panda Yuihin at the Adventure World amusement park in the town of Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. The zoo said the same day that four giant pandas on loan to Japan, including Yuihin, will return to China around late June, ahead of the expiration of their lease agreement.

E

Giant panda at Adventure World

Photo taken on Aug. 14, 2024, shows giant panda Saihin at the Adventure World amusement park in the town of Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. The zoo said on April 24, 2025, that four giant pandas on loan to Japan, including Saihin, will return to China around late June, ahead of the expiration of their lease agreement.

E

Giant panda at Adventure World

Photo taken on Sept. 6, 2024, shows giant panda Rauhin at the Adventure World amusement park in the town of Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. The zoo said on April 24, 2025, that four giant pandas on loan to Japan, including Rauhin, will return to China around late June, ahead of the expiration of their lease agreement.

E

Giant panda at Adventure World

Photo taken on Feb. 14, 2024, shows giant panda Yuihin at the Adventure World amusement park in the town of Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. The zoo said on April 24, 2025, that four giant pandas on loan to Japan, including Yuihin, will return to China around late June, ahead of the expiration of their lease agreement.

E

Giant panda at Adventure World

Photo taken on Dec. 24, 2024, shows giant panda Fuhin at the Adventure World amusement park in the town of Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. The zoo said on April 24, 2025, that four giant pandas on loan to Japan, including Fuhin, will return to China around late June, ahead of the expiration of their lease agreement.

E

Giant panda at western Japan zoo

SHIRAHAMA, Japan, Feb. 14 Kyodo - Giant panda Fuhin is given heart-shaped ice blocks as a Valentine's Day gift at the Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Feb. 14, 2025. (Kyodo)

E

Giant panda at western Japan zoo

Giant panda Fuhin is given heart-shaped ice blocks as a Valentine's Day gift at the Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Feb. 14, 2025.

E

Giant panda at western Japan zoo

Giant panda Fuhin is given heart-shaped ice blocks as a Valentine's Day gift at the Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Feb. 14, 2025.

E

Giant panda Fuhin

Giant panda Fuhin is given a star-shaped ice block as a Christmas gift at the Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Dec. 24, 2024.

E

Giant panda Fuhin

Giant panda Fuhin is given a star-shaped ice block and bamboo leaves as Christmas gifts at the Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Dec. 24, 2024.

E

Polar bear at western Japan zoo

Polar bear named Peace eats a birthday cake-shaped ice block given as her 25th birthday gift on Dec. 7, 2024, at Tobe Zoological Park in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan.

E

Polar bear at western Japan zoo

Polar bear named Peace eats a birthday cake-shaped ice block given as her 25th birthday gift on Dec. 7, 2024, at Tobe Zoological Park in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan.

E

Giant panda Fuhin

Giant panda Fuhin is given ice blocks as a gift for her fourth birthday at the Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Nov. 22, 2024.

E

Giant panda Fuhin

Giant panda Fuhin is given ice blocks as a gift for her fourth birthday at the Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Nov. 22, 2024.

E

Giant panda Fuhin

Giant panda Fuhin is given ice blocks as a gift for her fourth birthday at the Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Nov. 22, 2024.

E

[Breaking News]Giant panda at western Japan zoo

SHIRAHAMA, Japan, Sept. 18 Kyodo - Giant panda Yuihin is pictured next to artificial snow given to her on her eighth birthday at the Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 18, 2024. Yuihin was given an eight-sided ice block as well. (Kyodo)

E

Giant panda at western Japan zoo

SHIRAHAMA, Japan, Sept. 18 Kyodo - Giant panda Yuihin is pictured next to artificial snow given to her on her eighth birthday at the Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 18, 2024. Yuihin was given an eight-sided ice block as well. (Kyodo)

E

Giant panda at western Japan zoo

Giant panda Yuihin is pictured next to artificial snow given to her on her eighth birthday at the Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 18, 2024. Yuihin was given an eight-sided ice block as well.

E

Giant panda at western Japan zoo

Giant panda Rauhin, a mother of 10, is given artificial snow on her 24th birthday at the Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Sept. 6, 2024.

E

Giant panda at western Japan zoo

Giant panda Rauhin, a mother of 10, is given artificial snow on her 24th birthday at the Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Sept. 6, 2024.

E

Giant panda at western Japan zoo

Giant panda Rauhin, a mother of 10, is given artificial snow on her 24th birthday at the Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Sept. 6, 2024.