It is named after Himiko, an obscure shaman queen of Yamataikoku in ancient Wa.

[1] Based on the Mazda MX-5 NC, Mitsuoka replaces most of the body panels, fits fibre-reinforced plastic paneling, leather seats and extends the wheelbase front of the A-pillar to generate the long bonnet line reminiscent of English roadsters such as the Jaguar XK120 and Morgan Aero 8.

Designed by Takanori Aoki, the exterior theme of the Himiko is said to mimic a 'ship riding the high seas cruising majestically as one with the waves'.

Now based on the Mazda MX-5 ND, the styling remains nearly identical to the previous generation.

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