Born in Osaka, Japan. Piczo first discovered photography when studying at the Musashino Art School in Tokyo. He later moved to London to further study at The London College of Communication. His first notable commission was for i-D magazine who were attracted by his timeless and graphic lifestyle, fashion and portrait work. He now shoots for i-D regularly and other titles such as Jalouse, Union and Numéro Homme and has collaborated with brands such as Dunhill, Sunspel, Wooyoungmi and Studio Nicholson. He lives in London.