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Conversation: Japan's Princess Aiko to visit Laos from Monday NHK

A: Hey there! Did you hear anything interesting?
B: Not really, what's up?

A: Well, it seems like Princess Aiko is going on a trip! She'll visit Laos from Monday for six days.
B: Oh wow, that sounds exciting! Why is she going there?

A: They're celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries this year. She has a lot planned like visiting the Lao-Japan Budo Center and a museum about unexploded ordnance from the Vietnam War.
B: That sounds interesting! And she's also going to visit Luang Prabang, isn't she? I heard it's a UNESCO World Heritage site.

A: Yeah! She'll check out temples and even a children's hospital established by a Japanese NGO. She's getting ready for the trip by learning about Laos' history and culture from a university professor.
B: Cool! This isn't her first time, right? I remember Emperor Naruhito visited Laos back in 2012.

A: Exactly! He shared his experiences with Princess Aiko, like the photos he took and traditional outfits he received during his visit.
B: Wow, that's really neat! She should have a great time. I can't wait to see what she'll share when she comes back on the 22nd of November.
Summary
Princess Aiko is embarking on a six-day trip to Laos starting Monday, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between the countries. The itinerary includes visits to the Lao-Japan Budo Center, a museum about unexploded ordnance, and Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site. She will also check
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251116_06/#conversation

Date: Nov. 16, 2025

Notes: 2025-11-16

Created: 2025/11/16 15:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 22:02

Last Read: 2025/11/16 16:06