On June 28, 2025, four giant pandas from Adventure World amusement park in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, embarked on their journey back to China. The pandas, 24-year-old Rauhin and her three daughters—Yuihin (8), Saihin (6), and Fuhin (4)—were transported to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan Province. The departure marked the end of their stay in Japan, where they had been part of a joint breeding program initiated in 1994. Early in the morning, park staff and fans gathered to bid farewell, waving flags and wearing T-shirts adorned with images of the pandas. The zoo’s director, Koji Imazu, expressed his hopes for the pandas’ healthy and long lives in China, emphasizing their role in fostering goodwill between the two nations. The transfer was scheduled for June to avoid the physical strain of summer heat, especially for Rauhin, who is now in her senior years. The younger pandas are expected to contribute to future breeding efforts in China. The zoo’s panda breeding team ensured a smooth transition by sharing detailed information about each panda’s traits with their Chinese counterparts.