旅日大熊貓回國，日本人天未亮就前往送別

據央視新聞從中國大熊貓保護研究中心獲悉，北京時間1月28日1時，我國旅居日本東京都恩賜上野動物園的大熊貓“曉曉”“蕾蕾”平安飛抵成都天府國際機場，隨后于6時，順利入住中國大熊貓保護研究中心雅安基地，接受隔離檢疫。

27日，日本東京上野動物園內離愁彌漫。大批大熊貓粉絲聚集在上野動物園，依依不舍地送別即將離開日本、返回中國的雙胞胎大熊貓曉曉和蕾蕾。曉曉和蕾蕾的離開也意味著，日本在半個多世紀以來，首次迎來不再有大熊貓的時刻。

Emotions ran high at the Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Tuesday as Japanese giant panda fans gathered in large numbers to bid a fond farewell to twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei as they left for China, marking the first time in more than 50 years that the East Asian neighbor is left without any of these beloved bears.

位于上野動物園旁的大型連鎖百貨上野松阪屋在商場大樓展示曉曉和蕾蕾的巨幅海報，上面寫著“最愛曉曉和蕾蕾”。 中國日報 侯俊杰 攝

“曉曉”和“蕾蕾”是于2024年9月返還中國的大熊貓“比力”和“仙女”的子女，它們的姐姐“香香”已于2023年2月回到中國。2025年6月，日本和歌山縣冒險世界飼養的4只大熊貓也相繼返回中國，使得上野動物園的這對雙胞胎成為日本國內僅有的兩只大熊貓。

Xiang Xiang, the twins' elder sister, left for China in February 2023, and their parents, Bi Li and Xian Nyu, followed in September 2024. Last June, four giant pandas were sent back to China from Adventure World in Wakayama prefecture, leaving the Ueno twins as Japan's last remaining pandas.

自27日中午起，許多佩戴著熊貓主題飾品的游客便在動物園外排起長隊，只為能遠遠看它們一眼。不少人表示，即便只是隔著距離揮手告別也已心滿意足，也有人期待著將來有一天能前往中國，再次見到它們。

Visitors carrying panda-themed accessories stood in long lines outside the zoo from noon on Tuesday to catch a glimpse of the twins. Many said that they would be glad just to wave goodbye from a distance, while others expressed hope that someday they will be able to travel to China to see these pandas again.

當裝載著曉曉和蕾蕾的卡車從上野動物園開出時，不少日本民眾大聲呼喊它們的名字，向它們揮手告別，說著“謝謝你們”、“一路平安”。

中簽率25比1？！

看熊貓原來這么難

1月25日是上野動物園向公眾開放熊貓參觀的最后一天。盡管已無法進入熊貓參觀區域，當天仍有大批熊貓愛好者聚集在上野動物園，向這對雙胞胎熊貓依依惜別。

Jan 25 marked the last day the public could view the pandas. Despite not being able to see the animals in person, large numbers of giant panda fans gathered at Ueno Zoo that day to bid farewell to the twin pandas.

自去年12月15日上野動物園宣布熊貓將返回中國以來，入園游客數量顯著增加。為緩解人流壓力，動物園于去年12月底啟用線上預約制度，對每日入園人數進行限制。

Visitor numbers increased significantly since Dec 15 last year, when Ueno Zoo announced that the pandas would return to China. To ease crowding, the zoo introduced an online reservation system in late December, limiting daily admissions.

據日本媒體報道，1月25日預計約有4400名游客通過抽簽方式進入動物園。從當天上午開始，每30分鐘開放400人，最后15分鐘還額外增加了100人的特別名額。由于報名人數激增，中簽概率一度接近25比1。

Japanese media reported that about 4,400 visitors had been expected to enter the zoo on Sunday through a lottery system. Starting that morning, 400 visitors were admitted every 30 minutes, with an additional special quota of 100 people in the final 15 minutes. Applications surged, with lottery odds around 25-to-1.

每位游客可獲得約1分鐘的熊貓觀看時間。盡管時間短暫，許多人仍紛紛舉起相機，記錄下這珍貴的一刻。

Each visitor was allowed about one minute to view the pandas. Despite the short time, many raised their cameras to capture the moment.

1月25日，游客在日本東京上野動物園拍攝大熊貓“曉曉”。 中國日報 侯俊杰 攝

東京市民手塚在接受China Daily采訪時表示，她未能在抽簽中獲得觀看名額。“雖然看不到熊貓，但我還是來了動物園。”她說。觀看其他游客拍攝的照片，并幫大家拍照，讓她感覺自己也參與到了這場告別之中。在她看來，熊貓圓圓的眼睛和溫柔的神情“既可愛又治愈”。

Tezuka, a Tokyo resident, told China Daily that she failed to win a viewing slot in the lottery. "I couldn't see the pandas, but I still came to the zoo," she said. Looking at photos taken by others and helping visitors take pictures made her feel part of the farewell. To her, the pandas' round eyes and gentle looks are "adorable and soothing".

在給雙胞胎熊貓送上祝福的時候她說道：“曉曉、蕾蕾，真的非常感謝你們。希望你們健康平安。”

Wishing the twins well, she said, "Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, thank you so much. Please stay healthy."

相比之下，游客白熊就顯得更加幸運。得知這是“最后一次見到它們的機會”后，她不斷在網上提交申請，最終通過抽簽獲得了參觀資格。她自稱是日本的“熊貓一代”，當熊貓“康康”和“蘭蘭”來到日本時，她曾與父親一同前往動物園。她表示，熊貓在她人生的不同階段都留下了美好的回憶。

Another visitor, Shirakuma, was luckier. Learning it would be "the last chance to see them", she said she applied repeatedly online and finally secured a viewing slot through the lottery.

Calling herself part of Japan's "panda generation", she recalled visiting the zoo with her father when Kang Kang and Lan Lan first arrived in Japan, and said pandas have left fond memories at different stages of her life.

“它們不僅可愛，也能治愈人心。”她說，并補充道，熊貓元素總能讓她心情愉悅。她同時也表達了“希望未來有一天熊貓能再次回到日本”的愿望。

"They are not just cute, but also healing," she said, adding that panda-themed items brighten her mood. She also expressed hope that pandas will one day return to Japan.

1月25日，日本游客在上野動物園設置的拍照點拍照留念。 中國日報 侯俊杰 攝

除了幸運的中簽，想在上野動物園看到熊貓，更多意味著耐心和堅持，以及一些策略。

一位不愿透露姓名的東京市民在接受China Daily采訪時，講述了自己多次清晨排隊觀看熊貓的經歷。

為了一睹雙胞胎熊貓“曉曉”和“蕾蕾”，她連續數日清晨乘坐始發電車前往動物園。即便在凌晨五點左右抵達，現場仍常有近千人排隊。雙胞胎熊貓即將回國的消息公布后，等待時間一度延長至240分鐘，最長甚至接近300分鐘。

To catch a glimpse of the twins, a visitor who did not wish to be named, took the first train to the zoo early in the morning for several consecutive days. Even when she arrived at around 5 am, nearly 1,000 people were already waiting in line. After the announcement that the twins would return to China, waiting times were extended to as long as four or five hours.

她回憶稱，起初一度糾結該先看哪一只熊貓，后來向幾乎每天到訪的熊貓愛好者請教經驗，逐漸摸索出參觀順序：先排隊觀看較近、但人流更集中的“曉曉”，再前往相對較遠、排隊人數較少的“蕾蕾”。按照這一方式，她最終成功在同一天見到了兩只熊貓。

The visitor said that she initially struggled to decide which panda to see first.

After consulting avid panda fans who visit the zoo almost every day, she worked out an effective viewing strategy: first seeing Xiao Xiao, whose enclosure is closer but typically attracts larger crowds, and then to Lei Lei's enclosure, which is farther away and usually has shorter queues. Using this approach, she was able to see both pandas on the same day.

1月25日，游客在日本東京上野動物園拍攝大熊貓“蕾蕾”。 中國日報 侯俊杰 攝

她坦言，自己原本是“絕不會為任何事情排隊超過30分鐘”的人，但在觀看熊貓這件事上，卻逐漸適應了數小時的等待，“如果不是熊貓，肯定做不到”。她笑稱，后來等待“240分鐘”會覺得是正常，甚至覺得“180分鐘算是人少的一天”。

She admitted that she had never been someone willing to wait in line for more than 30 minutes for anything.

However, when it came to seeing pandas, she gradually found herself adapting to waiting for hours.

"If it weren't pandas, I definitely couldn't do it," she said. With a laugh, she added that seeing a posted waiting time of 240 minutes eventually began to feel normal, and even 180 minutes came to be regarded as "a relatively relaxed day".

談及即將回國的熊貓，她表示，盡管并非每次都能如愿見到，但仍衷心希望它們健康、長壽。她向記者感慨，非常羨慕中國人民，能夠經常看到熊貓。

1月27日，在回答有關旅日大熊貓回國問題時，外交部發言人郭嘉昆表示，根據中日之間的有關協議，旅居日本的大熊貓“曉曉”和“蕾蕾”已于當日啟程返回中國。

Addressing a regular news briefing in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said that based on a relevant agreement between China and Japan, giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei had embarked on their journey to China.

“我們一如既往歡迎日本民眾來中國看大熊貓。”

"We, as always, welcome Japanese friends to come visit giant pandas in China," Guo added.

上野公園“吸金神獸”，

每年狂賺1億美元

中日大熊貓保護合作項目被廣泛認為是成功的，在繁育、獸醫護理以及公眾教育等方面推動了雙方的合作。在該項目框架下，已有30多只大熊貓以合作交流的形式被送往日本，或是在日本出生。

China's panda conservation program with Japan has been widely regarded as successful, advancing cooperation in breeding, veterinary care, and public education. More than 30 giant pandas were either sent on loan to Japan under the program or were born there.

日本大熊貓保護協會會長、東京上野動物園前園長土居利光在接受China Daily采訪時表示，1972年首對大熊貓抵達日本，象征著日中邦交正常化。他表示，這些深受喜愛的熊貓今后仍將是兩國友誼與文化交流的恒久象征。

Doi Toshimitsu, president of the Japan Panda Protection Association and former director of Ueno Zoo, said the arrival of the first pandas in 1972 symbolized the normalization of Japan-China relations, adding that the beloved bears will continue to be an enduring symbol of friendship and cultural exchange between the nations.

在東京市中心的上野地區，多年來，以大熊貓為主題的商品,包括毛絨玩具、飾品、紀念品和零食,一直是暢銷商品。

自去年12月宣布“曉曉”和“蕾蕾”即將離開日本后，附近的商店街和百貨公司紛紛推出熊貓主題促銷活動，銷售以熊貓為造型的甜點和周邊商品。

After the departure of Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei was announced in December, nearby shopping streets and department stores launched panda-themed promotions, selling desserts and merchandise modeled after the bears.

1月25日，游客在日本東京上野動物園挑選熊貓紀念品。中國日報 侯俊杰 攝

土居利光表示，大熊貓憑借其極高的人氣，不僅提升了動物園的參觀人數，還對當地經濟產生了積極的外溢效應，帶動了熊貓主題餐飲和文化相關產業的發展。

Toshimitsu said that giant pandas, with their exceptional public appeal, not only increased the number of visits to the zoo but also had a positive spillover effect on the local economy, driving the growth of panda-themed food and cultural businesses.

關西大學名譽教授宮本勝浩指出，如果上野動物園失去所有大熊貓，預計每年至少將造成154億日元（約1億美元）的經濟損失，波及周邊的酒店、餐飲業和紀念品商店。

Miyamoto Katsuhiro, professor emeritus of economics at Kansai University, said the absence of any pandas at Ueno Zoo would lead to estimated annual economic losses of at least 15.4 billion yen ($100 million), affecting nearby hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops.

自1972年首對大熊貓來到日本以來，上野動物園共飼養過15只大熊貓。2021年6月23日“曉曉”和“蕾蕾”出生時，慶祝活動不僅在動物園內展開，也延伸至周邊社區，成為當地居民共同的記憶。

記者：侯俊杰

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