Valley-floor settlement
Houses and roads gather along low ground between hills, so the built-up area forms irregular ribbons rather than a single compact centre.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Akaike Map Poster & Print
33.6919° N / 130.7653° E
A former coal-country town in Fukuoka's Chikuho area, with rice fields, river valleys and wooded hills close around
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Akaike in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Akaike, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Akaike at home
The map
About this Akaike map poster
Akaike lies in the Chikuho area of Fukuoka Prefecture on Kyushu, a region shaped for generations by coal mining. Administratively it has been merged into the town of Fukuchi, but the name still marks a distinct cluster on the map. From above, it is a place of small scales: narrow roads, compact housing and field patterns squeezed into valley floors between forested slopes.
The street network follows the terrain rather than a plan. Roads trace streams and the edges of hills, bending and branching where the land allows, while rice paddies form small rectangular tiles between built-up patches. An Akaike map poster captures that mix of dense housing, cultivated land and green hillsides, a pattern typical of inland Kyushu yet particular in its details.
The Chikuho region's industrial past has left a landscape that has since grown quieter and greener. Former mining land has been reclaimed or softened by vegetation, and the rail line and local roads now serve a smaller, more residential community. On paper the result is calm and intricate, with plenty of fine detail.
- Population
- 21,000
- Coordinates
- 33.6919° N / 130.7653° E
- Elevation
- 35 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Akaike, Japan
Rice-field tiles
Small cultivated plots between streets and streams create a patchwork of rectangles that adds a gentle, repeating texture to the map.
Wooded hill edges
Forested slopes close in on several sides, leaving the map with dense detail in the middle and open, quiet space around it.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Akaike
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Akaike
A map that means something
Akaike is a place people remember through family and the Chikuho coal-country story. A map of its valleys and small streets keeps that connection quietly present in a room.
You can write your own title and subtitle, set the coordinates line, and choose among five styles. Paper and Sand suit the rural texture especially well. Download HD files for $9 or order a printed poster.
Order the Akaike posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Akaike map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Akaike poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Akaike poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Akaike poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Akaike poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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