Dekotora

[1] Commonly featuring neon, LED or ultraviolet lights, detailed paintjobs and murals, and stainless steel or golden parts (both on the exterior and the interior), dekotora may be created by workers out of their work trucks for fun, or they may be designed by hobbyists for special events.

[2][3] In 1975, Toei released the first in a series of 10 movies called Torakku Yarō (Truck Guys).

While dekotora were present throughout the 1970s, they were restricted to north-eastern fishing transport trucks prior to the movies.

The art form is associated with Japan's underbelly, as modified vehicles cannot pass the biennial safety inspection known as shaken.

Other decorations are more akin to modern art and retro designs that closely resemble those found in the movie.