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.

Recent articles

Articles by this author

Yakitori to Soba Eiji Opens in Yokohama with Signature Media Tasting Event

On April 6, 2026, Yakitori to Soba Eiji officially opened its doors in the bustling West Exit area of Yokohama Station, offering a sophisticated izakaya experience that blends traditional Japanese flavors with contemporary dining sensibilities. Operated by...

Red Bull Tokyo Drift 2026 Ignites Yokohama with 500 Cars, F1 Stars, and High-Intensity Drift Action

The roar of engines, the glow of neon, and the unmistakable scent of burning rubber defined one of Japan’s most electrifying automotive events as Red Bull Tokyo Drift 2026 transformed a vast industrial space into a high-octane...

ENFÖLD Unveils “Living Sculpture” at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo 2026 A/W

TOKYO — On March 16, Japanese label ENFÖLD presented its Fall/Winter 2026 collection, titled “Living Sculpture,” as part of Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO 2026 Autumn/Winter at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum. The presentation took place in...

Tokyo Creative Salon 2026 Opens with Tsubasa Honda Talk Session as Citywide Creative Festival Begins

The opening event of Tokyo Creative Salon 2026 was held on March 13 at Akasaka Prince Classic House, marking the start of one of Japan’s largest creative festivals and launching a 10-day program of fashion, design, and...

Tokyo’s RistoPizza by Napoli sta ca Named Best Pizzeria in Asia-Pacific at 50 Top Pizza Awards 2026

Tokyo strengthened its reputation as one of the world’s leading destinations for Neapolitan pizza on March 9, 2026, when the internationally recognized guide 50 Top Pizza announced its annual regional rankings during the “50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific...

KAMIYA Presents Its 2026 Autumn/Winter Runway Show in Tokyo With a Raw, Street-Driven Vision of Modern Masculinity

The Japanese menswear label KAMIYA unveiled its 2026 Autumn/Winter runway collection in Tokyo on February 13, presenting a show that blended live music, industrial atmosphere and street-rooted styling. Directed by designer Koji Kamiya, the presentation continued the...
123...24Page 1 of 24