On May 23, 2026, Princess Aiko attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 Laos Festival, held at Yoyogi Park in Shibuya, Tokyo. Princess Aiko wore a green traditional Laotian costume that had been presented to her in advance by the Laotian side. Laos was the first country Princess Aiko visited on an official overseas trip, which took place in November last year.
Princess Aiko also took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony together with officials. The festival, held at the event plaza of Yoyogi Park, runs through May 24 and features Laotian food stalls, as well as performances of traditional dances and other stage events.
I love what she wears and how she looks - maybe for the first time quite unconditionally. I would not have thought that muted colours can be so nice on her. The pattern and colours of the shawl and the skirt are simply fabulous, so beautiful! Now that I see what Helen wrote, that the costume was a present from Laos, I understand my own surprise - colour, style, fitting, everything deviates from her usual Japanese outfits. How very pretty she looks!
ردحذفDid you see her outfits during her visit to Laos? She looked fantastic every day. From memory in darker colours every day (cf her normal very pale outfits) and I think they suit her so well.
حذفAgree with your comments. She looks very nice and pretty.
حذفAgreed!
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Just lovely. The outfit. the rapport with others and the general vibe is perfect.
ردحذفI noticed that too! Her charming smile brings smiles to those around her. Lovely Princess Aiko! MR
حذفPrincess Aika looks beautiful in the traditional costume she was given. She is becoming a very elegant lady. I'm wondering if she is planning to grow her hair again? I liked the shorter style, but she may have other ideas. Maybe she just wants to have it long enough to wear up, which looks good too.
ردحذفAll I can say is WOWEE !
ردحذفAbsolutely exquisite fabric in gentle colors that are perfect for her. Have never seen her look better.
ردحذفVery nice colouring for her, love the pearl necklace very delicate.
ردحذفDoesn't she look smashing! My favorite outfit by far. The jacket, gorgeous, the shawl, lovely addition, colors set off well the background of her outfit. Her brooch placement is perfection. She looks so elegant.
ردحذفThe colour suits her well. Glad to see she is wearing a shade of lipstick that brightens her face so nicely.
ردحذفAiko is exquisite, and wears the lovely Laotian garments beautifully ♥️. Love these pictures! — Jane
ردحذفShe is a beauty, and reminds me here of her grandmother, the former empress, Michiko.
ردحذف愛子様の上着は特徴のあるペプラムで、両脇のフリルをまるで日本の折り紙のように折ってありますね。
ردحذفこの衣装は全体的に落ち着いた印象ですが、愛子様が着ると上品な美しさを感じます。
Very refined finishes. The origami fold detail is a touch of timeless elegance.
حذفBeautiful outfit and the soft colors suit her so well. She’s a very lovely and charming young woman.
ردحذفThese photos are a real surprise, absolutely delightful!
ردحذفPrincess Aiko is a delight in this Laotian outfit.
Qu’elle est ravissante dans cette tenue pleine de douceur ; j’adore ces photos où on remarque que son gracieux sourire se communique aux personnes qui l’entourent !
ردحذفThe Laos cloths look very nice on her. You can see that she is growing in her role, and would be a great emperess. Unfortuneble it is not (yet) possible.
ردحذفThat suits her so incredibly well. Lovely to look at, indeed. Also, it shows that she seems to like Laos.
ردحذفThis post, pictures and comments have been a pleasure to read. The first photo of the princess is so gentle and quite lovely.
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