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By reading the photographs alongside the diary entries

Through meticulously composed frames and a quiet tone

Reaching into the world around them

Although seemingly unchanging at first glance

refrain Michioto Publishing By reading the photographs alongsideThis book is a collection of photos taken by the Japanese photographer Naoyuki Obayashi at the coasts of his home prefecture, Yamaguchi, during his return for treatment. Capturing the moments during brief sunsets, he stood between fading light and encroaching darkness with his camera. Obayashi noted that these places perfectly reflected his own heart at the time. Throughout his extended treatment, he repeatedly visited various coastlines, including