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09.03.13

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The Subculture of Japanese Trucker Art

Images © Tatsuki Masaru

Tatsuki Masaru's new book Dekotora documents the Japanese subculture of pimping big rigs with neon lights and luxury interiors. Check out this article for more images of these rolling pieces of art.

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