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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Feel the Mediterranean Breeze with bills’ Spring/Summer 2025 Menu – Now Available at All Japan Locations

Australia’s iconic all-day dining restaurant bills, known worldwide as the home of “the world’s best breakfast,” has officially launched its SPRING/SUMMER 2025 MENU across all eight of its Japan locations starting Tuesday, April 22nd. This season, bills invites...

ATMOSCON 2025 Celebrates 25 Years of Sneaker Culture with Record-Breaking Turnout and Expansive Brand Lineup

After a three-year hiatus, Japan’s premier sneaker and street culture event, ATMOSCON, returned for its ninth edition on April 19 and 20, 2025, at the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba in Tokyo. The event not only marked...

Automobile Council 2025 at Makuhari Messe: A Legacy of Design, Heritage & Innovation

Automobile Council 2025 took place at Makuhari Messe from April 11 to 13, marking its 10th edition. The event gathered over 130 exhibitors and presented 186 vehicles, attracting attendees from across Japan and abroad. Hosted at Exhibition...

Expo 2025 World Expo Unveils Visionary Showcase at Media Day in Osaka

On April 9, 2025, Osaka's eagerly awaited Expo 2025 World Expo opened its doors for a special Media Day, offering journalists and photographers a first-hand glimpse into the ambitious theme and groundbreaking exhibits slated for the official...

Queen Elizabeth Departs from Yokohama: Media Embarkation Highlights Cruise to Southern Japan

On April 7, the iconic Queen Elizabeth cruise liner welcomed select members of the media aboard at Yokohama Port for an exclusive embarkation preview, marking the start of its nine-night voyage through Southern Japan. The ship set...

Glass Rock: A Bold New Civic Landmark Rises in Toranomon Hills

On April 7, members of the press were invited to a special preview of Glass Rock, the final component in Mori Building’s long-term redevelopment vision for Toranomon Hills. Two days ahead of its public opening, the facility...
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