If you've been watching the Japanese news in early June, it can't have escaped your attention that Ueno Zoo was recently graced with the presence of a new, very cuddly black-and-white animal. Indeed, ...

Ueno Zoo is famous for its giant panda family, including the recently born twin panda cubs Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei. Hence, the Ueno area is home to plenty of shops selling all kinds of panda-themed ...