Artistic Trucks in Japan - DekoTora

dmilliz (72)in Photography Lovers • last year (edited)

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?

#photography #japan #trucks #palnet #archon #cent #jahm #culture #janaican #dekotora

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dbooster (75) last year

Some of the dekotora here are pretty wild. Great photos, man!

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dmilliz (72) last year

Yeah, I'd love to go to some event to see them lit up at night. !WINE

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malos10 (73) last year

Damm that art is precious!! i loved the one of the dragon

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dmilliz (72) last year

Same here. I wonder if they did it free hand or some machine.

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ekavieka (71) last year

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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dmilliz (72) last year

I wonder if they even transport goods or just use as a show piece.

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tanjakolader (67) last year (edited)

!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.

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dmilliz (72) last year

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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