Have you ever spotted "dekotora" on the road?
Three Kyodo News reporters — Eduardo Martinez, Ellessa Yamada and Keinosuke Taga -- talk about Eduardo covering a New Year's Eve gathering of Japan's famous decorated trucks, or "dekotora." Listen as they talk about the vibrant subculture and how one dekotora association uses its popularity to bring attention to disaster relief efforts.
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