In Japan, hearses technically can come in two styles: "Foreign" style, which is
similar in build and style to an American hearse, or a "Japanese" style,
in which the rear area of the vehicle is modified to resemble a small,
ornate Buddhist temple. This generally requires the rear of the vehicle
to be extensively altered; commonly, the rear roof is cut away from the
front windows back and all interior parts are removed from the rear as
well. The ornate Buddhist-style rear area, generally constructed of wood
and in which the casket or urn
is placed, is built on top of this empty cavity and most often is wider
than the base of the vehicle, so that it sticks out on the sides, over
the rear body panels. Popular bases for these are not limited to large
sedans, but also minivans and even pickup trucks by companies like Nissan and Toyota
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