There is no widely known Japanese photographer named Hiromi Saimon in mainstream databases (e.g., Daido Moriyama, Nobuyoshi Araki, Rinko Kawauchi).
Possible identities:
Given the “free new” request, Hiromi Saimon likely self-publishes free photo essays online. There is no widely known Japanese photographer named
“12” and “78” could be:
Thus, “Laika 12 78 photos” = “Laika 12” – a set of 78 photographs. Given the “free new” request, Hiromi Saimon likely
Given the name “Laika” (the space dog), the series probably has themes of loneliness, urban wandering, nostalgia, and analog grain.
Hypothetical description based on similar Japanese indie photography: “12” and “78” could be:
The Laika 12 collection (78 images) by Hiromi Saimon is a moody black-and-white and muted-color journey through back alleys of Tokyo, abandoned Showa-era pachinko parlors, and rain-streaked windows. Shot on expired Fuji Superia 400 with a toy camera (possibly a Soviet LOMO or a Holga 120N), the photos embrace blur, light leaks, and harsh flash. Dogs appear frequently – stray dogs, a nod to Laika. The set is sequenced like a visual haiku: 78 frames broken into 12 thematic chapters.
This matches the underground “free new” photography movement on Japanese photo blogs (e.g., Neonight, Prisoner of Light).