Princess Aiko to visit Laos from Nov. 17 on 1st official trip abroad

Princess Aiko, the only child of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, will travel to Laos on Nov. 17 on her first official overseas visit, the Imperial Household Agency said Friday.During the trip through Nov. 22, the 23-year-old princess will meet Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith and attend events to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Japan and Laos.She will fly from Tokyo's Haneda airport and arrive in Vientiane on Nov. 17 via Thailand, according to the agency.The itinerary of her trip also includes a banquet to be hosted by Vice…READ FULL ARTICLE