Tokyo, Japan-The Japanese Imperial Palace News wires announced that Princess Aiko was the only daughter of Emperor Incheon and Empress Masako.
She will make her first official foreign visit to the Republic of Laos next November.
This move has a special symbolic significance, reflecting Japan’s interest in strengthening relations with Southeast Asian countries.
The visit comes in response to an official invitation from the Laos government, and the princess is scheduled to meet with a number of senior officials.
In addition, it also participates in cultural and youth activities to promote exchanges between the two countries.
This is the first time that Princess Aiko has gone abroad to hold an imperial post since she came of age.
This represents a new beginning for her public role on the international stage within the Japanese imperial family.
It is expected that this visit will attract extensive media attention in Japan and Asia.
In view of its political, humanistic and cultural connotations,
Especially when Tokyo is keen on maintaining historical relations with countries in the region.
