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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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...

ULTRA JAPAN 2026 Preview

Electronic music fans have even more reasons to look forward to ULTRA JAPAN 2026, as organizers have officially revealed the complete lineup for the two-day festival returning to Tokyo's Odaiba waterfront on September 19–20, 2026. The 11th edition...

MURASAKI SHONAN OPEN 2026

Fujisawa, Kanagawa – Japan's premier beach action sports festival, MURASAKI SHONAN OPEN 2026, returned to Kugenuma Beach and HUG-RIDE PARK from July 18–20, bringing together elite athletes in surfing, skateboarding, BMX, and breaking for one of the...

Prince Ice World 2026–2027 Opens New ‘THE REVUE ON ICE’ Season in Yokohama with Olympic Figure Skating Stars

YOKOHAMA, Japan — July 17, 2026 — Prince Ice World 2026–2027 THE REVUE ON ICE officially opened its Yokohama engagement on Friday at the KOSÉ Shin-Yokohama Skate Center, launching a brand-new season with a spectacular production featuring...

World DJ Festival Japan 2026 Brings Global EDM Stars to Tokyo’s Sea Forest Waterway

TOKYO, Japan — World DJ Festival Japan 2026 transformed Tokyo's Sea Forest Waterway into one of Asia's biggest electronic dance music destinations on July 4 and 5, welcoming thousands of fans for two days of world-class performances,...
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