Creative landscaping transforms utility trucks into mobile showcases in Japan’s annual contest
Kei trucks, or kei-tora, are small Japanese trucks known for their practicality and compact size. Commonly used in agriculture and construction for their ability to navigate narrow streets and park easily, these vehicles have gained a new purpose: serving as the base for stunning landscape creations.
In the Kei Truck Garden Contest, held annually by the Japanese Federation of Landscape Contractors, professionals from various regions of Japan transform the beds of these mini trucks into elaborate gardens. They spend hours setting up scenes that go well beyond just vegetation, including benches, aquariums, lighting, and other decorative elements.
The projects are judged based on criteria such as planning, originality, execution, and integration with the space. The result is a visual spectacle that blends art, nature, and mobility in a unique way.
Every year, the Japanese Federation of Landscape Contractors organizes the “Kei Truck Garden Contest”, that is, gardens displayed in trucks.
Not just any trucks, but the small KEI TRUCKS (kei-tora) that are widely used in rural areas across Asia. pic.twitter.com/AsnuIv2MFQ
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