Ponds is a visual meditation on emotion, beauty, and self-reflection.

Created by Shokai88’s imprints UNFOLD and KURO, this book features abstract koi characters called Koiro—each fish composed of three symbolic colors: white for light, black for shadow, and one changing color that represents a single emotion. These color compositions are more than visuals—they are quiet invitations to feel.

Across five themed chapters called pondscapes—Self, Beauty, Love, Peace, and Wisdom—you'll explore 25 emotional "ponds," each expressed through a graceful arrangement of five koi swimming across the page.

This book is designed to be a tactile and visual experience. Readers are encouraged to slowly trace the koi, reflect on their emotional meaning, and use the book as a calming tool for contemplation or personal journaling.

Whether used in quiet mornings, emotional processing, or as a beautiful gift, Ponds brings gentle depth to your inner world—one feeling at a time.

Perfect for fans of:

• Abstract emotional art

• Symbolic or intuitive reflection

• Japanese-inspired design

• Mindfulness or therapy tools

• Visual journaling and gentle introspection