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Kei truck

A kei truck is a tiny, little truck you might see driving around in Japan and some other countries. It's really small, like a toy truck, but it can carry things like crates or bags of groceries.

The reason why they are so small is because in Japan there are rules about how big cars and trucks can be. These rules are called "kei regulations" and they go back to the 1940s, after World War II, when there weren't a lot of resources and materials. People needed small, cheap cars and trucks to get around and carry things.

So, the kei truck was created, and it's become really popular because it's easy to park and can fit on narrow streets. They're also pretty fuel efficient, so they're good for the environment too.

In some places, people also use kei trucks for farming, because they are small enough to navigate through fields and orchards, and they can carry tools and produce.

So there you have it, a kei truck is a tiny, little truck that was made to be small and efficient, and it's used in Japan and other countries for carrying things and sometimes for farming.
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