Zoological sights in Japan
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Ueno Zoo (Ueno Dōbutsu-en)
Japan’s oldest zoo was established in 1882, and is home to lions and tigers and bears (oh my!). The biggest attractions are normally the giant pandas, but the zoo’s only remaining panda, Ling Ling, passed away in 2008. As we went to press, a pair of new pandas was reportedly due to arrive from China in early 2011. If you object to zoos in general, this one probably won’t change your opinion, what with small enclosures for the animals and a facility that’s generally showing its age. On the other hand it’s larger than you’d think, given the obvious space constraints of Tokyo. Plus, all of the big-name animals from around the globe are well represented here. If you’re visiti…
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Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
Redeveloped to attract tourists, the cargo port now boasts several attractions, including the hi-tech Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium is one of Japan's largest and it's generally a hit with kids.
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Kyoto City Zoo
Those with children might want to stop by the Kyoto City Zoo. The zoo is home to about 1000 animals and has some decent gardens and groves of cherry trees.
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Kaikyō-kan aquarium
In Karato, the Kaikyō-kan aquarium has stacks of impressive fish, shows, displays, a huge blue-whale skeleton and a special tank of fugu.
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