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“Amaoto” (“The Sound of Rain”) is the first photobook by Japanese photographer Jun Imajo in three years. In pastel-colored tones, “Amaoto” presents images of delicate sweets – ice cream, parfaits, meticulously arranged fruit salads – interspersed with occasional photographs of the sky. The soft style of Imajo’s photographs transforms his subjects into messengers of a quieter world, offering a brief escape from the overwhelming buzz and noise outside the frame. Imajo’s poetic images capture the beauty of Tokyo’s cafe desserts and remind the viewer of the importance of each day.