❇️ The only recipe book in Japan featuring Laotian food culture, cuisine, and recipes: ♦ "Knowing and Making Laotian Cuisine" Princess Aiko smiles as she holds the book. This book was purchased by the Emperor in preparation for Princess Aiko's visit to Laos. November 7, 2025, Imperial Palace, Gosho, provided by the Imperial Household Agency (Photo 2) ✡️ ❄️ On December 1st, Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor and Empress, celebrated her 24th birthday. ☘️ Videos and photos were also released, showing her studying the country's culture, history, and language in preparation for her first overseas duty, a visit to Laos. ☘️ Among them, there was a scene of her flipping through a Laotian cookbook. ☘️ In fact, the cookbook was purchased by the Emperor himself and given to Princess Aiko. ☘️ "The food in Laos was very delicious." ☘️ The Emperor, during his time as Crown Prince, told Princess Aiko about the "sticky rice" and local cuisine in Laos with a gentle expression. ☘️ Princess Aiko, after tasting traditional Laotian dishes, "I'm happy to be able to eat what I heard about beforehand." "It suits my taste very well." She reportedly conveyed such impressions to her aides. ✡️ ❄️ Laos, an inland country in Southeast Asia, is surrounded by Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, and Myanmar. ☘️ Although its food culture and cuisine are still little known in Japan, ☘️ The fact that it is a rice-based diet and that it makes extensive use of the umami of fermented seasonings are commonalities with Japan, ☘️ It is said that many Japanese people feel, "It tastes nostalgic even though I've never eaten it." ☘️ The cooking methods that utilize diverse and vibrant aromas, and the use of ingredients different from those in Japan, The attitude of not wasting anything edible and using everything, Attracts the interest of many chefs, regardless of genre. ✡️ ❄️ This book contains recipes and explanations for about 60 standard Laotian dishes by two Japanese chefs who studied cooking and food culture in Laos. ☘️ A comprehensive book that conveys the appeal of Laotian food from all angles. ⭐ Basic Data ⭐ Overview of Food Culture ⭐ Introduction to Basic Ingredients and Cooking Utensils ⭐ Recipes and Explanations for About 60 Standard Dishes Dips / Dressings / Salads / Stews & Soups Steamed Dishes / Grilled Dishes / Stir-fried Dishes / Fried Dishes / Noodle Dishes Sweets / Desserts ⭐ Columns Related to Food ✡️ ️⭕️ With Obi (book band) #AiyuriBook ⚜️ #MarugotoAiyuri (Aiyuri in its entirety) #AiyuriImperialPalaceImperialFamily