Every now and then in Japan you’ll come across artistic trucks that to some may look at little lame, but to others a mechanical work of art. Dekotora as they are called in Japan ( Short for decorated truck ), started in the 1970s with movies that highlighted the culture. While DekoTora is a subculture, it is one that remains intact even to this day.
The idea was to turn a normal one purpose machine into a piece of art that looked masculine, feminine, robotic & sexual. Well that is what I gathered from doing a little research. At night these trucks light up the scene with a barrage of lamps and in the day they catch the eye of the beholder with the art and exterior mods.
When I first saw these trucks, what came to mind was transformers. But there is no Optimus prime in this fleet, well not yet. I took these photos at a live concert in a park a few weeks ago. No doubt the promoter summoned them to attract a crowd from all angles.
As you can see the Dekotora have some fine details to them that only passion ❤️🔥 can sprinkle. The average truck owner would not be doing this to their transport unit. What I like about the subculture is that they are keeping something unique alive! What do you think of DekoTora?
Some of the dekotora here are pretty wild. Great photos, man!
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Damm that art is precious!! i loved the one of the dragon
Same here. I wonder if they did it free hand or some machine.
The driver must be really taken a great care when loading and unloading, as the don't want to ruin that masterpiece.
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I wonder if they even transport goods or just use as a show piece.
!LOL I wouldn't say lame, but over the top maybe hihihi
I can appreciate the art and craftsmanship of it though: moving art literally.
Yeah I don't find it lame at all but many Japanese do, maybe disinterest is a better term. I find them quite cool.
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The artwork looks really cool bro. Makes you want to have your own truck.
You know truck business is good business in Jamaica. Have quite a few friends from uni who live off that.
Maybe I should think about doing that. Lol 🤣
Quite interesting. You know I’ve probably seen a few just twice. Quite artistic. Yu sure no Optimus prime on the fleet？lol!!!