Press & Media Kit
Keijira is the definitive resource for kei trucks and kei cars in the United States — equal parts practical guide and culture magazine. We track kei vehicle legality in all 50 states, rate importers, and publish import-cost and reliability data. Journalists and researchers are welcome to cite us.
By the numbers
50
states tracked for kei legality
94
dealers & importers, trust-rated
19
vehicle profiles (trucks, vans, cars)
54+
buying & ownership guides
Current 50-state breakdown: 33 fully legal, 13 restricted, 4 prohibited for on-road registration. See the live legalization tracker and the 50-state map.
The story we cover
Kei truck legalization is moving fast and unevenly across the US. Texas codified it, Colorado passed a law on a delayed timeline, and states like Oregon keep trying. We maintain the running record — bills, signings, and DMV policy changes — state by state, with primary-source links. If you're reporting on a state's kei law, we likely have the timeline and the source documents.
Story angles
- • Why kei trucks are legal in one state and banned across the border — and how the patchwork is changing.
- • The Texas SB 1816 model and which states are copying it.
- • Who's actually buying kei trucks in America, and why (farms, small business, enthusiasts).
- • The import process and what it really costs to land one in the US.
- • How to buy safely from Japan — the trustworthy importers vs. the risky ones.
How to cite Keijira
- • Attribute to Keijiraand link the specific page (e.g., a state's regulation page or the legalization tracker).
- • Our regulation pages link to the primary sources (DMV/DOT, legislation) — cite those directly where possible.
- • Articles are written by our editorial team — see the writers for bylines and expertise.
Press contact
For interviews, data requests, expert commentary on kei vehicle regulation, or high-resolution assets, reach out:
keijirateam@gmail.com