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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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...

disemBySiiK Debuts Autumn/Winter 2025–26 Collection in Tokyo: A Quiet Celebration of the Everyday

Tokyo-based label disemBySiiK unveiled its 2025–26 Autumn/Winter collection on April 1 with its first-ever runway show, held inside the intimate underground venue of CIRCUS Tokyo in Shibuya. Led by designers Saeko Ishii and Ikuto Kitamura, the brand...

Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2025 Showcases the Future of Two-Wheeled Innovation at Tokyo Big Sight

Tokyo welcomed a surge of high-octane energy as the 52nd Tokyo Motorcycle Show opened on March 28, 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight. Drawing more than 118,800 visitors over its three-day run, the event saw a 4.3 percent...

RIV NOBUHIKO Debuts Emotional AW25 Runway Show at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo

For the first time in its history, the fashion label RIV NOBUHIKO took to the runway at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO 2025 A/W, unveiling its poignant and powerfully personal Autumn/Winter 2025 Collection. Co-founded by South Korean designer...
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