Brought to the States by Chevrolet as a stop-gap, the small utility truck soon became a much-LUV'ed workhorse.

These are Japanese Dekotora trucks. "Dekotora" means "decorated." They are also known as art trucks. This subculture has been around for over 50 years. Dekotora became popular by the Torakku Yarô ...

Thefts of small pickup trucks are surging in Japan ... Kato explained that Japanese used cars enjoy a reputation for reliability due to the country’s rigorous vehicle inspection system.