Falling for Laos
10 Key Phrases — and More — to Love the Country Even More
電子書籍版
Not a textbook. Not a travel guide.
Just the Laos we want to share—
now in one beautiful book!
Discover the beauty of Laos through 10 key phrases and vivid photos, from sunsets over the Mekong to everyday life and warmhearted people.
This essay-style book offers a personal, down-to-earth introduction to a country often overlooked.
Later chapters feature stories of Japanese people engaging with Laos today, plus authentic local recipes to try at home.
It’s an inviting mix of inspiration and practicality—perfect as your first book about Laos.
Take a peek into a quieter side of Southeast Asia.
You might just fall in love.
2024 e-book version
* Edited by the Love Laos Editorial Club
Issued on April 1, 2024 880 yen [tax included]
Full-color e-book version [PDF format]
132 pages/22MB
*Due to popular demand, the following printed books have sold out.
Issued on October 1, 2021 1,100 yen [tax included]
Full color A5 size 132 pages
*The content of this book is from the time of the interview in 2019 and may differ from the current content .
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CONTENTS
Key Phrase 01 Beer by the Mekong
Key Phrase 02 Sticky Rice in Hand
Key Phrase 03 Walking the Morning Market
Key Phrase 04 A Skirt for Life
Key Phrase 05 Orange in the Green
Key Phrase 06 A Moment with the Buddha
Key Phrase 07 Waterfalls and Islands
Key Phrase 08 Into the Steam
Key Phrase 09 The Magic of Butterfly Pea Tea
Key Phrase 10 Laodi Rum
Special Features
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Highlights of Laos’ Tourist Destinations
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Knick-Knacks and Little Treasures Found in Laos
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Organizations Connecting Laos and Japan
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Companies Bridging Laos and Japan
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Walking Through Pakse, Southern Laos
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Laos: The Delicious Chapter
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Want to Know More? Where to Dive Deeper into Laos
Planning, production and editing
Love Laos Editing Club [Tsuchiya Design Interior Co., Ltd.]
writing
Noriko Egashira/Naomi Hama (Recipe page)
Book Design
Naomi Hama / Tsuchiya Design Office Ltd.
Project Coordinator
Yasuo Nishioka
proofreading
Kota Murase
Illustration
Asagi
cooperation
About Us
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Ryoto Sangyo Co., Ltd.
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Tsujiko Co., Ltd.
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Lao Agro Organic Industries Ltd.
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Sakura International High School (Ueda Kooou Gakuen)
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Children of Laos (NPO)
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Toyo University, Faculty of Sociology – Smile F LAOS
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Quattro (NPO)
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Pakse-Japan SME SEZ Development Co., Ltd.
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Varitha Huaan Ando Lao / Ando Co., Ltd.
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Sanko Lao Co., Ltd. / Sanko Construction
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Takane Electronics Lao Co., Ltd. / Takane Electric
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Tsuge Lao Co., Ltd. / Tsuge Co., Ltd.
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LaoNISHINO / Nishino Construction
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Yamamoto Ikusei Noujou Co., Ltd.
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Lao & Japanese SAKURA Restaurant
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Kawasaki Chamber of Commerce and Industry