TOKYO - Dekotora. The extent to which you are familiar with this name. It still feels strange to our ears, is not it? Dekotora or Decotora is short for "Decoration Truck" (Decoration Truck). Dekotora modifications to the truck itself is very popular in Japan and still exist to this day.
Unlike truck modifications in force in Indonesia, the creativity of truck drivers in Japan are much more ridiculous. In Dekotora things stand out that should not be overlooked is the sparkle of light, and knick-knacks glitter. Even at some truck modifications performed by adding unique attributes.
Dekotora was popularized by the driver or trucking workers in Japan. Not limited to modifications made on the tailgate or exterior. But up to the interior. Art Truck or "atotorakku". That's how Japanese say.
Style modification Dekotora first used in 1975 in a film that tells the life of truck drivers in Japan. But in the era of the 90s style modifications participate influenced animated series Gundam.
Despite seem extreme, modification Dekotora driving does not violate the safety regulations in force in Japan. Bumper generally appear larger and longer, and the roof is sometimes imbued "cap" of the remains safe for drivers, passengers and other road users.
In addition to the attributes of additional lights which seemed excessive, punching Dekotora characteristic lies in the graphic theme. Generally, the pictures that used the theme of animals, flowers, people, kabuki, religious symbols or animation. All these pictures are usually characterize the status of goods transported Dekotora truck.
Well, maybe someday Decotora will be a match for the leader of the Transformers.
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