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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Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show 2024: A Global Showcase of Japanese and American Custom Car Culture

The Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show 2024 (HCS 2024) roared into Pacifico Yokohama on December 1st, once again cementing its place as Japan’s premier event for fans of custom cars, custom motorcycles, and American hot rod culture....

Dodgers’ Manager Dave Roberts Returns to Tokyo After 20 Years: Honored and Excited to Reconnect

On December 4th, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, whose team boasts the iconic Shohei Ohtani, attended the "Kinoshita Group New Commercial Production Announcement" event in Tokyo. This marked Roberts’ first visit to Japan in two decades,...

FuelFest Tokyo 2024 Draws 30,000 Fans to Fuji Speedway for Spectacular Closure of Automotive Culture and Celebrity Legacy

On November 24th, 2024, FuelFest Tokyo ignited Fuji Speedway into a vibrant automotive spectacle, combining high-performance racing, celebrity encounters, and immersive fan experiences. Delayed from its original late-August date due to Typhoon #10, the festival drew an...

Tokyo Drift 2024 Thrills with D1 Grand Prix Finale and A‑MESSE Auto Culture Showcase

On November 9 and 10, 2024, Odaiba’s waterfront was transformed into a high-energy arena for the final rounds of the D1 Grand Prix, branded as Tokyo Drift. The special drift circuit hosted Rounds 9 and 10 of the...

Tokyo Welcomes Winter: ‘Roppongi Hills Christmas 2024’ Illuminates the Season

The highly anticipated "Roppongi Hills Christmas 2024" officially launched on November 7th, marking the start of Tokyo's festive season. Actress Mitsuko Kichise, this year’s “Snow Queen,” ceremoniously lit up 400 meters of Keyakizaka Street, dazzling the crowd...

Gladiator II Premieres at Tokyo International Film Festival Ahead of its Japanese Release

As excitement builds for its November 15th release, Gladiator II: Voice of the Hero had its Japanese debut at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival. The cast, gathered in Tokyo for the premiere, expressed their admiration for...
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