How to Get to and Enjoy a Japanese Decotora Event.

What is Japanese Decotora Event?

Did you know that there is an event where many decorated trucks gather?

It’s a decorated truck (Decotora) event.

This event aims to raise funds for charity by collecting decorated trucks and collecting donations.

Decotora events are held all over Japan, but have you ever participated in one?

There are a number of things to be aware of when attending a Decotora event.

You can freely view the Decotora event.

We will explain how to get to the Decotora event and what to be careful of.

Get information about Decotora events

Accurate information about Decotora events can be found in Decotora magazines.

A representative Japanese decotora magazine is “Camion”.

 Camion (Geibunsha)

Camion can be purchased at Japanese bookstores or online.

Information about the Decotora event is also published on the Internet.

 Information on the Decotora event (Art truck SEKI)

The Decotora event will be held unless a disaster or crime occurs.

However, the event may be canceled at short notice due to circumstances of the organizer or the event venue.

Go to the Decotora event by car

When going to a Decotora event, use a car.

Decotora events require large open spaces.

　
Places with large open spaces are located away from urban areas.

There is no public transport outside the city centre.

So, let’s go to the Decotora event by car.

Please follow the organizer’s instructions at the Decotora event

At Decotora events, the entranceand parking areas are fixed.

Please follow the instructions of staffwhen entering the Decotora event venue and parking your vehicle.　　

Decotora and cars have separate parking spaces.

Please be sure to follow the instructions of staff.

Admission fees, venue management fees, charity donations

The Decotora event will raise funds for charity.

At the Decotora event, you will need to pay an admission fee at the entrance.

Therefore, please prepare the entrance fee when entering a Decotora event.

A portion of the admission fee will be donated to local governments, traffic accident orphans education associations, and other organizations.

You can freely take photos at the Decotora event venue. However…

You can freely take photos of the decotora at the decotora event venue.

However, consideration must be given when taking photos.

Please also note that there are some prohibited items.

【Prohibited Items】　

- Do not touch trucks.

- Do not approach trucks while they are in motion.

- Do not engage in any behavior that may cause noise pollution.

- Ask permission before taking photos of others with trucks.

- Use designated toilets.

- Take your trash with you.

- Do not enter property outside the venue without permission.

- Do not park on the street.

- Follow all warning signs at the event.

Enjoy stage events

At the Decotora event, various events are held on the stage.

There are many fun events to enjoy, such as singing shows, candy throwing, cola drinking contests, and charity auctions.

Come and take part in the various events while admiring the decorated trucks.

The Decotora event is more fun in the evening

The trucks on display at the Decotora event are illuminated in the evening.

The truck is very beautiful with the lights on.

However, please note the following when the lights are on.

- Ensure safety around you when taking photos.

- Do not take commemorative photos in front of a crowded decorated truck.

- Do not obstruct the movement of a decorated truck.

- Do not use your flash at a moving decorated truck.

- Do not wave at a moving decorated truck.

- Do not take photos on public roads.

Please help us so that we can hold the event again next time

Hosting a decotora event is very difficult.

First, you need a large space.

It also requires applying to the government, doing the groundwork, preparing the equipment…
It takes a lot of effort and money.

On the day, you will be required to direct traffic, run the event, clean up, and more.

Meanwhile, due to the actions of some thoughtless people, it has become impossible to rent space.

Let’s all be careful and enjoy the Decotora event so that we can hold the event again next time.

Decotora events allow you to enjoy an extraordinary world.

Please come and visit us.

You may be captivated by its charm.