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A brief history of Sori Yanagi’s Orient three-wheeled truck

Last week we briefly touched upon the Mitsui Seiki TR-series Orient, one of many three-wheeled trucks that took to the streets of 1950s Japan. The Orient was notable for being the only vehicle designed by Sori Yanagi, a one of … Continue reading

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Rare TR-series Orient three-wheeler captured in 1958

Sori Yanagi was a noted industrial designer in the post-war era. His works include everything from record players to bridges, and some of his furniture designs are part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New … Continue reading

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