Named in honor of Reiji Shin Matumoto (1938– ), whose many scientific cartoons are held in high regard among young people in Japan. As chief director of the Young Astronauts Club of Japan, he endeavors to educate future generations to participate in the development of space. (M 30099) _ _.
Discovered on 23-3-1992 in Kitami by Endate, K., Watanabe, K.