Extreme Japanese custom vans

Ever wondered what custom vans look like when they sprout wings? Buckle up and check out these photo links for a glimpse into the world of Japanese vanning.

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- Satoshi Minakawa: Incredible studio shots by Satoshi Minakawa. (Go to the “Conceptual 02″ gallery and scroll to the right. Be patient with the Flash interface — it’s worth the wait.)

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- 1.st Air Brush & Body Work: Photos of amazing work by a custom body shop, featuring lots of cartoon and anime-themed airbrush designs. Who says mean machines can’t look cute?

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- Bizarro’s World: IwateBuddy’s Flickr photoset of tricked out vans spotted in his neck of the woods. The van on the right (above) sports an airbrush of pop diva Ayumi Hamasaki.

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- Blue Style: About 10 more photos of pimped rides showing love for Ayumi. (To view the photos, look for the “Gallery” section in the sidebar and click the 4th link from the bottom.)

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- Blue Style blog: A few more good ones. Disney never looked so damn hot!

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- Vanning House: Several dozen photos here, including a nice shot of a loungy interior… and a pimpin’ Hello Kitty van. (To access the gallery, click on the second link (orange text) from the left.)

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- Strange Vehicles: A few more extreme Japanese vans from a variety of sites.

115 responses to: “Extreme Japanese custom vans”

  1. […] Japan rockt! Hier gibt’s noch mehr Japan-Van-Porno… […]

  2. Die spinnen, die Japaner…

    Dass im Ausland mehr Tuning erlaubt ist, als in Deutschland, daran haben wir uns ja schon gewöhnt. Aber was mit solch laschen Regelungen für Schabernack getrieben werden kann zeigen uns die Japaner mit solchen Vans:

    Mehr dieser Vans gibt es hier…

  3. Japanese Custom Vans are Insane…

    In the States, “pimping out” your vehicle generally involves adding oversized subwoofers, gaudy rims and stupid- looking ground effects kits and spoilers. It’s a masculine, masturbatory affair that I never quite understood the appeal of. In Japan, t…

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  5. Vanning-Zoku!!!

    yay!!
    this has been going on for yearz
    the custom vans in Japan are awesome!!

  6. […] Una impresionante galería de furgonetas modificadas. […]

  7. hsjak

    Wait, i’m just puking on my mouth ,,,,, gross jezzzzzz

  8. EXTREME! Best thing I’ve seen in quite a while. Maybe if Americans keep swilling green tea at the rate they are now, we’ll come up with something as great.

  9. […] This is how they pimp their rides in Japan: […]

  10. […] The Ayu-Van Blog by jamie  Blogging in Fucked up Pink Tentacle has uncovered a ton of shots of uniquely Japanese pimped out vans. Like this one, dedicated to Ayumi Hamasaki, the current j-pop version of Madonna. They must mostly all be hidden in Tokyo though, since in three years of living in Kyoto, I’ve only ever seen one. […]

  11. […] Extreme Japanese custom vans ::: Pink Tentacle Ever wondered what custom vans look like when they sprout wings? Buckle up and check out these photo links for a glimpse into the world of Japanese vanning. (tags: custom crazy van japan fun anime car cool cars funny) […]

  12. Dekotora - Monsters of the highway!…

    I recently came across a cool mini-article/photo gallery of something which I often see at night throughout the main roads of Kyoto, but I just never thought to mention! Plus, I was unaware they……

  13. […] Visto en Pink Tentacle, donde hay muchas más furgonetas japonesas maqueadas. […]

  14. FURGONETAS JAPONESAS…

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  15. wow! I want one!

  16. […] Originally Posted by MINI_PHEDRA is that enough Found some more pics of custom vans: Extreme Japanese custom vans ::: Pink Tentacle […]

  17. A little bit weird …

  18. […] A Tour To The Vader Project / The Vader Project’s Page It’s so big that it’s iconic and there is an exclusive exhibition for it. It’s a pop icon. Talking about extreme fan produced item, look at this transformer’s costume. And also we can always applause the Japanese for their love over an icon that they would take it to the extreme. […]

  19. […] Although these van conversions are completely mad, I would actually love to have a van pimped out in this way. Some of the mods are superb, with a great sound system and a huge screen as well, coupled with some very transformer style body mods. Although the whole idea is a little bit whacky, it also carries a geeky anime cool - which makes it alright in my books. I can honestly say I want one of these vans. […]

  20. […] Courtesy: pink tentacle, I have placed my favorites right here, please check out for more van mods from pink tentacle, they are Ultra cool. […]

  21. […] […]

  22. […] Quick includes: On Pink Tentacle, a cool set of images from some excellent customized vans. And finally, on Trends in Japan, an in-depth look into the new beer-like beverage for kids. And finally, to round out your weekend reading, an excellent review of the history of Bathing Ape in Clast’s article “The Changing Brand Value of Bape. […]

  23. […] ¿Quieren ver más fotos y enlaces para más información sobre este “tuning extremo” en vans japonesas?, por acá les dejo en enlace: Extreme Japanese custom vans [Inglés] […]

  24. […] Although there are more and better pictures in the Pink Tentacle post, Frucci–who doesn’t appear to like the concept but continues to love Japan in spite of it–comments that: In the States, “pimping out” your vehicle generally involves adding oversized subwoofers, gaudy rims and stupid- looking ground effects kits and spoilers. It’s a masculine, masturbatory affair that I never quite understood the appeal of. In Japan, they like to pimp out vans. It’s no less masturbatory, but it’s certainly not as masculine. Check out the above van, modified to look like some sort of spaceship from the Planet Little Girl. […]

  25. Yancey

    Wow, so 10 year olds can own and drive vans in Japan?

  26. […] Va Pink Tentacle, donde tampoco te puedes perder la coleccin de Vans japonesas customizadas Artculos relacionados :Pantallas ultrafinas de SonyTeclado Optimus: disponible el 1 de febrero?Preparados para el “big one”SamsaraFon en Hispalinux Clasificado bajo:TV / Tecnologa Comentarios : […]

  27. […] Tambien me parece realmente curioso lo exagerados que son los japoneses, solo hace falta ver a que extremos llegan para personalizar sus furgonetas. […]

  28. […] Acho estranho esses carros orientais. É como se todas as vans do Brasil passassem por um Pimp My Ride. Com a intenção de deixar uma cara de desenho japonês. Tem mais fotos aqui [link]. […]

  29. […] Después de la sopranada de ayer, uno busca desesperado un tanto de frivolidad, como estas furgonetas japonesas rediseñadas hasta el extremo, halladas gracias a Coudal. […]

  30. Chupajapos

    NO HAY UN PUTO JAPONÉS QUE ESTÁ MEDIANAMENTE CUERDO. VAYA PANDA DE GILIPOLLAS

  31. […] ver mas fotos […]

  32. […] June 6th, 2007 […]

  33. […] I’ve posted about crazy Japanese vehicle mods before, here is a more recent article showing more extreme Japanese vans. […]

  34. WOW! The red one at the top is the best.

  35. rey

    PINCHES JAPONESES YA NO SABEN NI QUE INVENTAR ESTAN LOCOS ESOS PISADOS

  36. whateverman

    Hey, cars are silly anyway. May as well “do it up right.”

  37. Edward

    This car is orgasmic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  38. […] Quizá viste estos, pero estos otros son insuperables. […]

  39. Gruntwilligar T. Honkenoffski

    I didn’t see any vans shaped like a Penguin.

  40. What?! No Star Wars Van?! sheesh.

  41. […] Extreme Japanese custom vans ::: Pink Tentacle: […]

  42. yikes

    Extremely bad taste. Those vans look ridiculous. I prefer the American custom vans from the 70s…much cooler. Same old story, the Americans invent it first, then comes the rest of the world to copy.

  43. jim

    yikes is a moron who can’t handle japanese innovation.

  44. bushido

    krass aldda. wirklisch krass

  45. yikes_is_an_idiot

    yikes, why did you bother to visit this place? To spray racist venom? Luckily, most Americans aren’t closed minded like you and think that USA is #1 in everything. These vans are cool, silly and fun to look at. If you can’t see that then OK but please STFU!

  46. […] and changing the unicorns and Mayans into Disney characters and J-pop diva Ayumi Hamasaki. Take a look. Posted in Elsewhere :: Leave a […]

  47. RVZ

    To be fair, the vans DO look ridiculous. I mean, mickey mouse?.. a big yellow horse?.. seriously.

    And who are you to criticize yikes for expressing his opinion? You’re no better than he is.

  48. […] and these vans are further proof of that. Pink Tentacle has put together a list of places to view Extreme Japanese custom vans and there are some quite outrageously over the top designs with some featuring stunning art work. […]

  49. […] sia trattati sociologici moderni. M il popolo giapponese come sta? Insomma perche’ debbono modificare i loro van in questa maniera? Si credon tutti Power Rangers? Noi da piccoli guardavamo la Piovra… siam tutti mafiosi? […]

  50. you can’t judge this by any standards but japanese standards. and by japanese standards, these are cool as hell.

    i was once accosted by a guy in osaka with yak tattoos all up and down his arms. he was wearing a wile e. coyote jump suit.

    i shit you not.

  51. […] http://www.pinktentacle.com/2007/05/extreme-japanese-custom-vans/ (No Ratings Yet)  Loading … […]

  52. […] Uma página com uma série de links para Extreme Japanese Custom Vans. […]

  53. […] Holy Crap. […]

  54. […] here’s something we SHOULD be seeing on the road and yet never do: awesome custom Japanese vans. I know I’ve posted some of these beore… but come on! When is this trend going to take […]

  55. […] 13th, 2007 at 4:27 pm (Uncategorized) There was a recent Boing-Boing article about some bizarre overcustomization of their motor vehicles. We’ve all seen the wicked huge spoilers on the back of a dropped […]

  56. […] Published June 13th, 2007 the mad world when you arm the alarm they transform into robots & protect themselves. or so i’m told. ta, […]

  57. […] This is "pimp my van" - Japanese style! Check out this neat collection of extreme custom vans at Pink Tentacle: Link […]

  58. […] Japanese Modded Vans […]

  59. vanman

    as a great Van lover an see those awsom vans
    i can only see Keep on Vanning
    great job

    graetings from the Netherlands )europa

  60. […] has all the fun. From USB butt coolers to crazy custom vans to a human Tetris game show (it’s worth the watch). Now they taunt us with things like […]

  61. […] Extreme Japanese custom vans from Pink Tentacle […]

  62. All this van are awesome. unlike those in my contry. Can’t really mod much here in singapore. Great jobs guys

  63. […] Extreme Custom Vans from Japan - Bubba will love this, we Vans like anything about vans. […]

  64. […] Extreme Japanese custom vans ::: Pink Tentacle […]

  65. […] one had a van, but none I saw were ever like this, is it any wonder Japan invented Transformers www.pinktentacle.com/2007/05/extreme-japanese-custom-vans/ or then there’s these cars decorated with decals and paint jobs depicting anime, game and […]

  66. ocean

    these vans are totally sweet man! the spoilers are massive and the colours are very creative… i reckon u should get some neon paint for them that would make them look seiously sweet!!!

  67. ocean

    woooooo anime sweet hey u japanese dudes message me back if u now about naruto and if u think my idea is cool! ty

  68. ocean

    sorry i keep messageing u but i love japanese me and my friend want to learn how to speak japanese we already now a few words…anyway do u want to now about me…. im young im only 9 i have brown hair and greeny marble eyes and i love skateboarding well gotta go c ya1

  69. PePee

    is that vans or space shuttles? im kind of comfused in this ugliness

  70. hola esta muy buena la camioneta pero che saca el dibujo de mikey que queda orrible chau gracias

  71. ocean

    what the hell is pedro sayin… space shuttles!!! the vans dont look like space shuttles thay look totally rad!!!

  72. Joe blow

    If I EVER see one of these on american roads, I will intentionally ram my car into because these are the ugliest and gayest vehicles I have ever seen.

  73. […] Pimping out your vehicle generally involves a nice spray paint, flashy rims, oversized subwoofers, and ground effects kits and spoilers. In Japan they go a little bit further. [link] […]

  74. […] you want full details on this article please refer to Pink Tentacle for more […]

  75. ocean

    shut the fuck up joe blow thay rule!!!!!!!!!

  76. alvin

    LOL, that’s the stuff.

  77. ocean

    ty alvin at least u know what PIMPED means

  78. […] Do you want to see more ridiculousness? Click here. […]

  79. Sue Donym

    If you want to destroy the look of your car it is cheaper to bash it with a sledge hammer, probably look better too.

  80. Rick

    Umm…. how the f__k do I get one?!!

  81. ryukya

    ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

  82. nick

    ur things r the wierdest thing ever wat the hell dont u hav any other thing 2 do ur just wasting money

  83. nick

    just no there not cool

  84. what???????

  85. Allison

    Wow those cars are really awsome! Are they even real? Well… i want one if they were in america! Maybe i should just go to japan and buy one…lol!!!

    ~Allison~ X3

  86. Holy. Farting. Sheep.

    I want one. Something not over the top, but with some of those styling cues.

    Obviously, aerodynamics is no longer the goal with the extreme mods as compared to the more sane ones.

  87. dazzer

    f+*king hell thay dont have pinp up cars in japan

  88. […] Bonkers. […]

  89. […] Pink Tentacle has uncovered a ton of shots of uniquely Japanese pimped out vans. Like this one, dedicated to Ayumi Hamasaki, the current j-pop version of Madonna. They must mostly all be hidden in Tokyo though, since in three years of living in Kyoto, I’ve only ever seen one. […]

  90. Ha Ha nice words from most which is great!!!

    I fell in love with these vans a few years ago and so I had one shipped over to me in the UK in 2005.

    Best show car I’ve owned yet and it just spreads love wherever it goes.

    I really hope Japanese vanning takes off over here and around the world. We set up a new website in the hope Japanese, UK and alll other Vanners could meet at www.vanning-zoku.com

  91. G-Unit

    Sweet Ride

  92. Alvaro Mendez ,Colombia

    Pues estos Japoneses no estan locos, son bunisimos y los españoletes no son sino unos jilipollas.

  93. aceman

    wow you guys rely know how to make custom vans

  94. omar

    ps nadamas keria decirles k esas kamionetas estan kon madres

  95. this is a sweet van

  96. willem

    Vet leipe cars voor de lol

  97. perryman333

    thats the ugliest thing ive ever seen! i want one!

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  99. gabby

    Sweet vans

  100. Did someone say a little over the top?!

  101. primero

    Nadie me entedera jajaja

  102. primero

    Perdon (jajaja), quise decir… Nadie me entendera jajajaja

  103. primero

    con respecto al msm del colombiano… estoy contigo. pero existen amigos de todo el mundo. debemos buscar vien jajajajaja

  104. […] Pink Tentacle and Strange […]

  105. […] + Vans er ikke bare et skomerke i Japan. […]

  106. Omfg! These vans look cool! but when i was looking for images of vans? I was trying to find the shoes type haha =)

  107. gothkid

    my fav is the blue at the top with all the speakers^_^

  108. […] tiene su propio nombre, dekochari. También existe una cultura alrededor de espectaculares furgonetas personalizadas, otra muestra del gusto japonés por las formas extremas de […]

  109. Ladi_hoodstar

    oy these vans are to much seriously because who wants a ugly van thata looks like that japenese people take it to higher levels.

  110. pi11p3540

    Road art knows know boundaries. Crazy mods and a NOS fed engine for added fun.

  111. lok

    holy.. it is soooo awesome and cool !

  112. nick

    pimpin pics

  113. nick

    nice paint job can you paint j. simpson on mine?!

  114. byrnie

    those vans are so cool, what models are they?

  115. me

    i dunno but they look cheap and just shit mate!! getta life!

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