A new series of trading cards celebrating Japan's inhabited islands is heading to store shelves. Zenrin Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, is releasing the fourth installment of its Map Design GALLERY CARD/Inhabited Islands series on July 3, 2026 (Friday) at noon through the Map Design GALLERY online store, with physical store sales beginning the same day.
With this fourth release, the series now covers all 304 inhabited islands across Japan. A first-run limited card file set capable of holding all 304 island cards is also available, expanding the joy of collecting.
Trading Cards That Make You Want to Know More About Japan's Remote Islands
The Map Design GALLERY CARD/Inhabited Islands series features trading cards themed around Japan's inhabited islands. Since the first series launched in July 2025, it has attracted a wide audience including map enthusiasts and travel lovers, surpassing 180,000 cumulative cards sold as of the end of May 2026.
The front of each card is designed using Zenrin's proprietary map data, featuring the island's name, map, population, area, road layout, and building shapes — a visual that lets you imagine island life just by looking at it. The back features a silhouette that captures the island's unique shape and character. Comparing cards side by side allows you to imagine the lifestyle and features of each island. Series 4 adds 77 new islands to the lineup, completing all 304 inhabited islands.
Experience Japan's Unknown Islands Through Cards
Product planner Keisuke Takahashi shared his thoughts on the series completion:
The Inhabited Islands cards received an enthusiastic response from a wide range of people — map and travel enthusiasts, people with connections to remote islands, and educators. We are very pleased that with Series 4, we have been able to complete the Inhabited Islands series as planned and bring all 304 islands to the world. Series 4 is packed with the charm of remote islands across all 77 varieties — we hope you will aim to complete all 304 islands.
Takahashi's Recommended Card: Kuroshima (Okinawa Prefecture)
When first viewing the island's map and contour lines on the card, Takahashi was struck by how flat the terrain was, sparking his curiosity. Further research revealed that the island is known as the "island of cattle," with approximately 3,000 head of cattle — far outnumbering the island's human population. Sea turtles also come ashore to lay their eggs there. The island's beautiful sea, rich nature, and the lives of its inhabitants made it a place he hopes to visit someday.
Series 4 Launch Campaign
A campaign is running at the online store, with limited sets and purchase bonuses available while supplies last.
Purchase Bonus: SR Awaji Island Card (First 200 Customers)
Customers who purchase 3 or more packs of the 7-card Series 4 packs at once will receive a special SR (Super Rare) "Awaji Island" card (non-commercial) as a limited bonus for the first 200 orders. The campaign applies to orders placed through July 10, 2026 (Friday). Series 1, 2, and 3 packs are not eligible.
First-Run Limited Edition Set 1: Series 4 Complete BOX with Dedicated Card File — ¥9,350 (tax included)
Set contents:
- Series 4 Complete BOX (all 77 islands)
- Dedicated Inhabited Islands Card File: holds all 304 island cards from Series 1 through 4 (Size: W225 x H210mm)
The card file cover features silhouettes of all 304 islands.
First-Run Limited Edition Set 2: Series 4 Complete BOX with Clear File — ¥6,050 (tax included)
Set contents:
- Series 4 Complete BOX (all 77 islands)
- A4 Clear File: features a distribution map showing the locations of all inhabited islands of Japan
Limited Quantity: Series 1–4 Complete BOX (Full Edition) — ¥28,710 (tax included)
A special set featuring all 304 island cards from Series 1 through 4.
Set contents:
- Map Design GALLERY CARD/Inhabited Islands Series 1–4 Complete BOX (all 304 islands)
- Dedicated Inhabited Islands Card File: holds all 304 island cards (Size: W225 x H210mm)
- National Distribution Map of Inhabited Islands (Size: approx. W420 x H594mm)
- Furoshiki (wrapping cloth) featuring the distribution map design (Size: W700 x H700mm)
Note: This set does not include the bonus cards from Series 1–4. Complete BOX sets and first-run limited edition sets are available at the online store only.
Product Information
| Product Name | Map Design GALLERY CARD / Inhabited Islands |
|---|---|
| Lineup / Prices | Map Design GALLERY CARD/Inhabited Islands Series 4 • 1 pack (7 cards): ¥550 (tax included) — cards are inserted randomly • [First-Run Limited 1] Complete BOX with Dedicated Card File: ¥9,350 (tax included) • [First-Run Limited 2] Complete BOX with Clear File: ¥6,050 (tax included) Series 1–4 Complete BOX (Full Edition): ¥28,710 (tax included) |
| Available At | • Map Design GALLERY Online Store • Map Design GALLERY physical stores (Kokura, Nagasaki Stadium City, Nagasaki Airport) • Map Design GALLERY & LAB (Fukuoka) • Map Design GALLERY Aso Kumamoto Airport (POP-UP store) |
| Product Page | Map Design GALLERY CARD |
