ON THE ROAD WITH JOHNNY DAIGO

TOKYO
October 31, 2025
ON THE ROAD WITH JOHNNY DAIGO

It has been a while since I last got to update the blog, but I finally have a story worth telling!

Recently, I had the great pleasure of being on the road for Leica in Tokyo to promote the all-new Leica M EV1 Camera. This launch is a significant moment for the M system, and I was thrilled to put it through its paces during an intense portrait shoot.

 

I had the opportunity to photograph the incredible rocker Johnny Daigo. Johnny is someone I’ve been following for over a year now. He’s the driving force behind the band Johnny Pandora and is known across Japan for his unique, high-energy style of “Samurai Rock'n Roll,” a fusion of rockabilly, punk, and traditional Japanese aesthetics. Shooting with him gave us the perfect subject to test the limits of Leica’s most modern M body.

About the author

Phil Penman

UK-born, NY-based photographer Phil Penman has documented the rapid flux of New York City's streets for over 25 years. With clients ranging from People Magazine to The Daily Telegraph, he has photographed celebrated living legends, including Jennifer Lopez and Bill Gates, and captured historical moments such as the September 11th Terrorist Attacks. Penman's distinctive style, versatility, and dedication to his craft has won him prestigious awards and exhibitions, including the Leica Fotografie international Picture Prize and distinction as one of the "52 Most Influential Street Photographers" alongside industry legends, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Sebastião Salgado

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