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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SNIDEL Welcomes RUKA and ASA

BABYMONSTER members RUKA and ASA have been appointed as brand ambassadors for Japanese fashion label SNIDEL, marking a new fashion partnership between the two artists and the popular womenswear brand. The two appeared at a special ambassador appointment...

MOON AMBLE Redefines Walking

ASICS Walking introduced its new flagship walking shoe, MOON AMBLE, at a launch event held at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo on September 15, 2026. The new model represents a broader vision for walking—one that goes beyond simply...

KARINA Joins MARK & LONA

Luxury golf label unveils new Autumn/Winter 2026 campaign featuring the global K-pop artist TOKYO, JAPAN — Luxury golf fashion brand MARK & LONA has appointed KARINA, a member of the globally acclaimed K-pop group aespa, as its newest...

HARE 2027 SS

HARE presented its 2027 Spring/Summer collection in Tokyo on August 27, 2026, marking the Japanese fashion brand’s first runway show in four years. Held at Happo-en in Shirokanedai, the presentation combined contemporary mode fashion with Japanese clothing...

Tokyo E-Prix Round 15: De Vries Wins

Nyck de Vries mastered changing conditions to win Round 15 of the 2026 Tokyo E-Prix, while Jake Dennis moved to the top of the Formula E championship standings after a dramatic race in Japan. Nyck de Vries delivered...

Tokyo E-Prix Round 14: Ticktum Wins

Dan Ticktum produced a dramatic final-lap victory in Round 14 of the 2026 Tokyo E-Prix, passing Jake Dennis in the closing corners of Formula E’s first-ever Japanese night race. CUPRA KIRO driver Dan Ticktum claimed a memorable victory...
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