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 GUNDAM IN THE FUTURE” Lights Up Shinjuku Skyline with Record-Breaking Projection Mapping

On April 26, 2025, the TOKYO Night & Light series unveiled an extraordinary new installation: “TOKYO GUNDAM IN THE FUTURE”, projected onto the entire east-facing wall of the iconic Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1. Spanning an astonishing...

70 Years of Destruction and Creation: “Godzilla: THE ART” Exhibition Opens in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan — In celebration of the iconic monster’s 70th anniversary, “Godzilla: THE Art” exhibition will open at the Mori Arts Center Gallery from April 26 to June 29, 2025. This special showcase reimagines the legacy of...

THE BEACH 2025: Japan’s Premier Dance Music Festival Returns with Global Icons

Set against the panoramic backdrop of Makuhari Seaside Park, THE BEACH 2025 is ready to ignite the shoreline on Saturday, May 31st, with a massive lineup that fuses international heavyweight acts with cutting-edge underground talent. The final wave...

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...