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The Daily Insight

What trucks are sold in Japan?

Author

Andrew Mclaughlin

Updated on March 02, 2026

These are 10 Japanese Pickup trucks you never knew existed.

  • 10 Toyota Hilux.
  • 9 Mazda BT-50.
  • 8 Nissan Navara.
  • 7 Isuzu D-Max.
  • 6 Subaru Baja.
  • 5 Toyota T100 (1993-1998)
  • 4 Isuzu Hombre S 1998.
  • 3 2007 Isuzu I-370 Series LS.

How do I import a truck from Japan?

Japanese Vehicle Import Process

  1. 1) Select a JDM Importer (Optional)
  2. 2) Choosing the Vehicle.
  3. 3) Mode of Purchase.
  4. 4) Shipment Process.
  5. 5) Vehicle Port Clearance.
  6. 6) Safety Compliance and Registration.
  7. 1) Customer Registration.
  8. 2) Security Deposit.

Is Dekotora legal?

Dekotora, which literally translates as ‘decoration truck’, can often see owners spending up to $100,000 (NZ$143,000) pimping out their rides. Described as drivable works of art, dekotora vehicles usually remain street legal and display neon or ultraviolet lights, extravagant paints and a stainless or golden exterior.

How many trucks are in Japan?

In 2019, there were approximately 14.3 million trucks registered for use in Japan, down from about 15.3 million in 2010.

How much is a Japanese truck?

Daihatsu (Toyota) is the primarily Japanese automaker offering new mini trucks or Kei trucks) in the US market. Their latest models cost in the vicinity of about $17,000 to $19,000, depending on the specifics such as the model and its options, involved shipping costs, etc.

Which truck is made in Japan?

2019 Toyota Tundra Fun fact: the Tundra was the first full-size pickup to be built by a Japanese automaker in North America back at the beginning of the new millennium.

What is Kaido Racer?

Kaido racer is a broad word used to describe what some people wrongly call a “Bosozoku car” i.e a GX71 cresta on SSR Mark ll wheels that’s very low, has a chin spoiler on the front and a slit spoiler on the rear with some FET Kyokuto decals, this is what a Kaido racer actually is.

When did Dekotora first appear in Japan?

1975
History. In 1975, Toei released the first in a series of 10 movies called Torakku Yarō (Truck Guys). These films featured truckers who drove garishly decorated trucks around Japan. This movie was a hit with both old and young, and the dekotora fad swept the country.

Are trucks popular in Japan?

In fact, pickups are still a pretty rare sight in Japan, even though Japanese manufacturers have started to design their own trucks for the American market.