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Himiko: Tokyo’s futuristic ferry

Much is made of Japan’s technological prowess and high-tech cities, but beneath a wafer thin veneer of modernity, Tokyo is generally very traditional — often even antiquated. An aspect that quickly becomes apparent when one drifts even slightly away from busier districts.

But the capital does of course have its moments, and a world away from Tokyo’s only man-powered ferry boat, is Himiko. A vessel that while certainly modern, also seems that way in a 1960s science fiction sense of the word. Arguably like some of the city it can be seen in.

Himiko, Tokyo

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  2. Very futuristic, like out of a 1960’s tea/cigarette card set, with a retro HDR look too.
    It does remind me of an item of footwear though (even without a logo)?

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    • Yes, I suppose it does. An athletic shoe designed to breathe and make you run faster. All the while looking utterly ridiculous!

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  3. Hi, there IS a reason for that look, that ship was designed by Leiji Matsumoto, manga author of Captain Harlock, Galaxy Express 999 and other famous stories.
    It’s not a ship that just looks futuristic, it was designed by Matsumoto to have exactly that look.
    Roberto.

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  4. That is AWESOME!!! If people would start designing more stuff like this we could live in the “future” everyone dreamed of.

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  7. That is a beautiful craft- from looking at the layout, seems like it’s got a lot of empty space in it as well. If you ever take a ride, take pics so we can see it from the inside. (not that I wouldn’t love to do so myself, but somehow, I don’t see that happening… )

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    • Yeah, it looks pretty spacious inside. Having finally seen it, I’m keen to take a ride in it, so when I do I’ll definitely take photos.

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