Matsumoto Leiji Designed Boat

Mar 20, 2004

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The new futuristic vessel “Himiko” sails along Tokyo Bay as the landmark Rainbow Bridge is seen in background, in Tokyo. The 114-ton silver metalic water-bus was designed by popular cartoon artist Leiji Matsumoto, with hopes to appeal to the younger generation, and is to start service in the Japanese capital on March 26.