Crazy Japanese Trucks

Posted by Japanite Team
June 1, 2008


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The art of “Dekotora” “or in simple English “pimping trucks” is a very know art in Japan. The truckers are decorating the trucks with neon lights, shiny paints and add everything that can be glued to the top of the truck. These trucks are used only as hobby trucks only and do not being used as commercial trucks.

The trend has probably begun in the ‘70, and was inspired by a film called “Trucker”. The main character in the film drives a much customized truck.

Below are some great images of crazy trucks in Japan featuring amazing Dekotora.

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Pictures: [Offbeat Earth]


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Comments

I’ll swap my Christmas tree for one of those! :-P

Comment by Nick Ramsay on June 1, 2008 @ 8:45 am

why wait until Christmas?? I’ll swap my car right now! :)

Comment by Japanite on June 1, 2008 @ 9:24 am

Reminds me of the pimped out jeepneys of the Philippines.

Comment by biq on June 5, 2008 @ 4:50 am

[...] With enough LED lights to compete with New York’s Times Square, Japanese Dekotora trucks are easily the world’s brightest road distraction. Of course they are just a hobby for space truckers… [Source: Japanite] [...]

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