Alain Planta

I am the Senior Editor here at SPOT-Report and a photo journalist whose stories cover various trends on the streets of Tokyo and various sporting events. I'm also a sneakerhead who is up to date with all the latest news on sneaker drops. Who doesn't admire nice fashion... I am also very well versed in the Fashion Week scene over the last 10+ years of covering Tokyo Fashion Week every season. To showcase my work, I publish my articles here for the expat community here in Japan to keep up with.

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bills Unveils Its Autumn/Winter 2025 Menu: A Refined Celebration of Australian Comfort and Japanese Seasonality

bills, the globally celebrated restaurant brand founded by Australian chef Bill Granger, has unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2025 menu, a carefully balanced blend of comfort, health, and creativity that reflects both the vibrant diversity of Australian cuisine and...

Heiroku Sushi Ginza Preview: Neo-kaiten classics and audacious new bites land in central Tokyo

Tokyo — Ahead of its public opening on October 17, Heiroku Sushi’s Ginza outpost offered media an advance tasting and walk-through on October 15, a soft preview that showcased a bold new menu direction for the long-running...

38th Tokyo International Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup Ahead of October Opening

The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) held its official lineup press conference for the 38th edition on October 1, 2025, at Base Q Hall in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya. The event drew strong media attendance as festival organizers,...

Tokyo’s Ajinomoto Stadium Hosts a-nation 2025 With Mixed Lineup of Domestic and International Acts

a-nation 2025 took place on August 30 and 31 at Tokyo’s Ajinomoto Stadium, continuing its role as one of Japan’s most established summer music festivals. Across two days, the event brought together a broad mix of performers,...

Michelle Rodriguez and Cody Walker Reunite with Fans at Rain-Soaked FuelFest Japan 2025

FuelFest Japan 2025 returned to Fuji Speedway on August 11, Mountain Day, successfully navigating a day marked by occasional heavy rain that softened the crowd but not the energy. The festival, now in its fourth year, delivered...

Ultra Japan 2025: A Decade of Electronic Music Lights Up Tokyo

Tokyo is gearing up for one of the most anticipated music events of the year as Ultra Japan 2025 celebrates its 10th anniversary on September 13–14 at Odaiba Ultra Park. Since its launch in 2014, the festival...