No, pandas are not native to Japan. They are originally from China.
Pandas, specifically the giant panda, are primarily found in the mountainous regions of central China. They inhabit temperate forests with dense bamboo growth, which is their main source of food. The species has long been associated with China, where they are considered a national treasure and a symbol of wildlife conservation.
Although pandas have become beloved animals in zoos around the world, including in Japan, they do not naturally occur there. The Japanese interest in pandas began in the 1970s when China began loaning them to foreign zoos, sparking a fascination that continues to this day. However, their true home remains in the forests of China.