Japan mourns death of rare giant panda

There was a oldest panda in Japan,and this panda began suffering health problems in August 2007 due to his old age.

And this panda is zoo's most popular attraction for more than 15 years. Public broadcaster NHK showed many visitors writing condolence messages, with some brushing away tears.

Began losing his appetite and strength last August because of his old age, and recently suffered from heart and kidney problems, zoo official Motoyasu Ida said.