Mina Imai (b. 1975) is a photographer based in Kanagawa, Japan. She began her career as a commercial photographer in 2004, quickly gaining recognition for her exceptional technical skill and artistic vision. In 2007, she received the prestigious Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, the highest honor at the APA AWARD, one of Japan's most authoritative photography competitions. Her current work explores the theme of "Particles of Time: The Intangible Elements of a Space—Light, Temperature, Humidity, and the Flow of Air."