Princess Aiko May Visit Laos in November; Her First Official Visit Abroad

The Yomiuri Shimbun

16:41 JST, May 23, 2025

Princess Aiko, the daughter of the Emperor and Empress, may make an official visit to Laos in November to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and the country, the Imperial Household Agency announced on Friday.

The planned visit follows an invitation from the Laotian government in May. If it happens, the trip will be the princess’ first official visit abroad.

Arrangements are underway for Princess Aiko to attend a commemorative ceremony in Vientiane and to pay a visit to Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith during the trip.