The Keijira Editorial Team
Four writers, distinct voices, real kei vehicles (mostly). The byline on every Keijira article links to one of them — and so do their opinions.
Jake Mori
Editor-in-Chief
Boise, Idaho
Three kei vehicles. Two kids. One golden retriever. Convinced you should buy a Carry.
Buying guidesImporting processCost of ownership
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Culture & Lifestyle Editor
Portland, Oregon
Drove a Daihatsu Hijet around Tokyo for two years. Came home and built a Sambar life on the Oregon coast.
Kei vehicle culture and historyCommunity spotlightsJapanese-American cultural context
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Mods & Builds Editor
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Fifteen years on Mack trucks. Now runs the mod guides out of his two-car garage.
Modifications and upgradesMaintenance and repairParts sourcing
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Regulations & Research Editor
Richmond, Virginia
Former paralegal. Read every state's kei statute so you don't have to. Wants a Honda Beat.
State-by-state regulationsTitle and registrationInsurance
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