20051231-20060110 Japan : Location Hunt - Matsumoto Reiji's Himiko


All the digital photos were taken with Canon EOS 20D with EF 17-40 F4 L USM or EF 200 F2.8 L USM lens, 3504 x 2336 Fine Mode, scaled down to 841 x 561 for internet access, and 280 x 186 for thumbnails.
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Matsumoto Reiji's Himiko
Matsumoto Reiji, famous for his anime/manga such as Galaxy Express 999, designed a ferry called Himiko. It now runs between Asakusa Azuma-hashi, Hinode, and Odaiba.
Back in August 2004, I was only able to take photos of the ship, but not able to ride on it. Now is the actual ride!
Himiko, coming from Odaiba, prepare to park at Hinode Himiko, coming from Odaiba, prepare to park at Hinode Himiko at Hinode pier
The stern part aboard Himiko Souvniers selling at the kiosk aboard Himiko Information board aboard Himiko
Information board aboard Himiko Galaxy Express 999's Matel, Conductor, and Tetsurou Signature board of several manga artist
Looking at Rainbow Bridge from one of the observation window aboard Himiko The Cockpit Looking at the last bridge of the Sumida river near the Tokyo Bay. Used in the Taiho Shichauzo Movie.
Aboard Himiko Kiosk aboard Himiko NTT Building
Asakusa Azuma-hashi pier Asakusa Azuma-hashi pier Departing Asakusa Azuma-hashi pier
   
Departing Asakusa Azuma-hashi pier