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Mexican panda leaves Japan after unsuccessful mating

Mexican panda leaves Japan after unsuccessful mating

TOKYO, Japan - Shuan Shuan, a female giant panda Mexico loaned to Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, leaves Japan on Sept. 26 for home after nearly two years of unsuccessful attempts to mate with the zoo's only panda, Ling Ling. Shuan Shuan is shown being given an apple by an animal handler at the zoo.

Judoka Tamura commended

Judoka Tamura commended

TOKYO, Japan - Judoka Ryoko Tamura (L) is awarded a silver shield by Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori at the premier's official residence Nov. 6. Tamura won a gold medal at the Sydney Olympics in September after two unsuccessful attempts at the 1992 and 1996 Games. Tamura was commended for ''achieving excellent results and contributing greatly to sports in Japan.''

Mexican panda leaves Japan after unsuccessful mating

Mexican panda leaves Japan after unsuccessful mating

TOKYO, Japan - Shuan Shuan, a female giant panda Mexico loaned to Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, leaves Japan on Sept. 26 for home after nearly two years of unsuccessful attempts to mate with the zoo's only panda, Ling Ling. Shuan Shuan is shown being given an apple by an animal handler at the zoo. (Kyodo)

Judoka Tamura commended

Judoka Tamura commended

TOKYO, Japan - Judoka Ryoko Tamura (L) is awarded a silver shield by Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori at the premier's official residence Nov. 6. Tamura won a gold medal at the Sydney Olympics in September after two unsuccessful attempts at the 1992 and 1996 Games. Tamura was commended for ''achieving excellent results and contributing greatly to sports in Japan.''