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“fugan”
boat for Fugan Suijo Line

Toyama Prefecture

A tourist boat designed for cruising the Fugan Canal in Toyama city. It is operated by a solar power generation device on board. The body is made with aluminum alloy to lighten its weight, and for easier recycling. The frame structure is employed, and to allow easy embarking and disembarking for passengers with physical difficulties, a device with limited steps is introduced. A boat allows freer mobility but passengers have a feeling of confinement. To alleviate this feeling, the room surrounded by glass walls gives an open-air feeling, and the open deck allows passengers to enjoy the winds.
 
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JIDA Design Museum Vol.17

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