Petit Tomato Hot! — Photo Sumiko Kiyooka

Today, original copies of Petit Tomato are highly sought after by collectors of vintage Japanese photobooks. It is cited as an influence by contemporary photographers who strive to capture the "Girly Photo" movement that exploded in Japan in the 1990s.

. Her work during this time was noted for its focus on social realities. Representation of Identity (1968–1973): Photo Sumiko Kiyooka Petit Tomato