Handmade scratch-off light boxes
Scratch where you’ve been.
Watch your map glow.
Choose Japan, Hong Kong or Taiwan. Every place on the map sits under a layer of gold foil — after each trip, scratch away the ones you’ve been to, and at night a rainbow backlight shines through every memory.
Prices shown in your local currency. Free gift wrap.
Tracked SF Express shipping · free in Asia
- Self-designed & handmade
- Rechargeable, USB-C
- Touch on / off
- Free shipping in Asia
Live 3D preview of the Japan edition — scratch any prefecture and it lights up.
The collection
Choose your map
Same size, same handmade build, same price — pick the place that’s yours.
How it works
A travel diary made of light
No apps, no pins, no stickers. Just you, a coin and the places you’ve been.
Scratch
Back from a trip? Gently scratch the gold foil off that place with a coin or the scratch tool.
Touch
Tap the frame to switch the backlight on. Tap again to turn it off — no switches, no cables.
Glow
The translucent rainbow layer lights up from behind, so every place you’ve visited glows in the dark.
BeforeAfter
Drag the slider — gold foil before, glowing rainbow after.
Before & after
Gold today, rainbow tomorrow
Every place starts under gold foil. Drag the slider to compare the Japan map before the first scratch and fully revealed with the light on.
In the full preview you can:
- Drag on the map to scratch — each stroke clears one region, just like the real thing.
- Switch Day / Night to see the backlight glow.
- Two fingers (or right-drag) to rotate 360°.
Why you’ll love it
Small batch. Big glow.
Designed & made by hand
Every map is drawn, cut and assembled by hand in our studio. No two are perfectly identical.
Three maps, one idea
Japan’s 47 prefectures, Hong Kong’s 18 districts or Taiwan’s counties and cities — every place is its own scratchable shape, labelled in Chinese characters.
Built-in rechargeable battery
Cordless glow anywhere — bookshelf, bedside or desk. Recharge it like your phone.
USB-C charging
One modern cable. A USB-C charging cable is included.
Touch on / off
A light tap turns the backlight on or off. Simple enough for kids and grandparents.
A gift that keeps growing
Perfect for honeymooners, travellers and anyone far from home — it fills up trip by trip.
Day & night
Gold by day, rainbow by night
Made by hand
I wanted a map that remembers the trips for me — something that looks beautiful on the wall even before the first scratch.
Map with Light is a tiny independent studio. Each light box is designed in-house and handmade in small batches: the black paper is precision-cut, the gold scratch foil is laid by hand over a translucent rainbow print, and an LED panel is fitted behind it all.
- Original artwork — not a mass-produced print
- Made to order in small batches
- Checked and charged before it ships
FAQ
Questions, answered
How do I scratch it?
Use the included scratch tool or a coin. Short, light strokes work best — start in the middle of a region and work outwards to its border. Brush away the flakes with a dry cloth.
Does it need to stay plugged in?
No. It has a built-in rechargeable battery, so it glows cordlessly. Charge it with the included USB-C cable whenever the light dims.
How do I turn the light on and off?
Just tap the touch sensor on the frame. One tap on, one tap off.
Does it look good before scratching?
Yes — by day the gold-foil map on black paper looks like a framed art print. The rainbow appears as you scratch.
Can I undo a scratch?
The foil can’t be put back once it’s removed, so take your time on the first few places.
Is it handmade?
Yes. Every piece is designed by us and assembled by hand in small batches, so tiny variations are part of its charm.
Do all editions cost the same?
Yes. The Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan editions are the same size, built the same way and sold at the same price, with the same shipping options.
Where do you ship, and how much is shipping?
We ship by tracked SF Express: free to Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan and Singapore; +US$15 to the US, UK and Eurozone; +US$30 to Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Because the light box has a built-in lithium battery, these are the only regions we can ship to for now — email us if you live elsewhere. Import duties or taxes, if any, are set by your country.
Is it a good gift?
It makes a thoughtful gift for honeymooners, travellers, students abroad and anyone who misses home or is planning their next trip. Gift-ready packaging is included.