Shokai88 is

Shokai88 was born from a desire to make emotional clarity feel beautiful, gentle, and accessible. We create books and digital works that speak softly but deeply—inviting readers into moments of comfort, introspection, and quiet joy.

The name Shokai (初会、所懐) means “first meeting” and “what one thinks in one’s heart” in Japanese, reflecting the brand’s mission to offer every reader a calm, meaningful introduction—to an emotion, an idea, or a new way of seeing the world. The number 88 symbolizes luck, abundance, and harmony as being an abstract representation of two hearts 8 and the infinity symbol 8 representing infinite mutual love.

Each imprint under Shokai88 has a unique focus, but all share a common intention: to be emotionally kind, visually thoughtful, and intuitively designed.

a quiet, beautiful presence in a loud world.

Its designs act as visual invitations to slow down, feel, and become more emotionally aware—without preaching or overwhelming.

Through minimalist compositions, symbolic color, emotionally resonant forms, and simple language, Shokai88 evokes:

• Emotional intelligence through beauty.

• A subtle, secular alternative to mindfulness practices.

• Aesthetic tools for reflection, gratitude, presence, and intention.

• Emotionally nourishing design—quiet, elegant, symbolic.