Overview
- Princess Aiko arrived at Narita on Nov. 22 after a six-day official visit and said she hopes the experience deepens bilateral ties and broadens future exchanges.
- During the stay she met President Thongloun and attended a banquet hosted by Vice President Pany as part of the anniversary program.
- On Nov. 20 she took the Laos–China Railway to Luang Prabang, visited the National Museum and Xieng Thong Temple, and praised the preservation of traditional techniques.
- Her humanitarian schedule included an inspection of the Japan-supported Lao Friends pediatric hospital and a visit to the COPE center to learn about ongoing UXO impacts.
- On the final day she viewed traditional textiles at LaO Silk Residence, tried weaving, met Japanese residents and JICA volunteers, and the Imperial Household Agency drew strong engagement with extensive Instagram updates.