About JapanInPixels
Our Vision
JapanInPixels is a community-driven project to create the most detailed pixel art map of Japan. We believe in the power of collaboration and the beauty of pixel art to represent the rich culture, geography, and landmarks of Japan.
Our goal is to build a comprehensive, accurate, and beautiful pixel art representation of Japan that showcases everything from major cities like Tokyo and Osaka to rural villages and natural landmarks.
How Community Contribution Works
1. Claim a Region
Browse available regions and claim one to map. You have 7 days to complete your mapping work.
2. Place Tiles
Use our intuitive tile editor to place pixel art tiles and build your region. Work collaboratively with others in real-time.
3. Get Reviewed
Your tiles are reviewed by moderators to ensure quality and accuracy. As you gain trust, your tiles are auto-approved.
4. Earn Rewards
Climb the leaderboard, unlock achievements, and progress through trust levels from Newbie to Moderator.
Technology Stack
JapanInPixels is built with modern web technologies:
- Backend: Laravel 11 with PostgreSQL and Redis
- Frontend: Livewire 3, Alpine.js, and PixiJS for canvas rendering
- Real-time: Laravel Reverb for WebSocket collaboration
- Styling: Tailwind CSS for beautiful, responsive design
- Deployment: Laravel Cloud for seamless hosting
Other Projects
Created by Jerome Heuze, JapanInPixels is part of a collection of projects celebrating Japanese culture and art.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started?
Simply sign up, claim a region, and start placing tiles! New users start as "Newbie" and can claim one small region at a time.
What happens if I don't finish my claim?
Claims expire after 7 days. If you don't complete at least 50% of your region, the claim expires and becomes available for others.
How do trust levels work?
As you place more tiles that get approved, you progress through trust levels: Newbie → Contributor → Trusted → Moderator. Higher levels get more claims and auto-approval.
Can I collaborate with others?
Yes! Our real-time editor lets you see others working on the same region. You can chat and see each other's tile placements live.
Is this free to use?
Yes, JapanInPixels is completely free to use. We're a community-driven project focused on creating something beautiful together.