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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Experience a Dreamlike Escape at Hotel New Otani Makuhari’s All-Pink Night Pool: “Pink Moment” Returns This Summer

Hotel New Otani Makuhari is bringing back its beloved Shell Pool Night Pool experience from July 7 to September 16, 2024, transforming summer evenings into a surreal, pink-hued escape. Set against a backdrop reminiscent of a luxury...

SEVESKIG/(un)decided 2025 Spring/Summer Collection

On July 5th, 2024, "SEVESKIG" and "(un)decided" presented their 2025 Spring/Summer collection at the Tokyo Olympic National Stadium. Drawing inspiration from The Beatles' song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and the ancient human ancestor "Lucy" discovered...

Marimekko 2024 Spring/Summer

On May 18th, the Finnish design house Marimekko unveiled its 2024 Spring/Summer collection with a runway show at the multi-purpose facility "WITH HARAJUKU," situated in front of Harajuku Station. While the brand had previously presented its 2024-2025...

AUTOMOBILE COUNCIL 2024 Event Highlights

The "AUTOMOBILE COUNCIL” which celebrates automobiles and the culture surrounding them, commenced on April 12th, 2024, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture. Running until April 14th, the event features a nostalgic array of heritage cars, engaging talk...

KEISUKEYOSHIDA 24FW Runway Collection

Keisuke Yoshida unveiled his 2024-25 Autumn/Winter Collection, a nostalgic reflection on his student days at Rikkyo Gakuin, where he spent 16 formative years. The runway, set at the Ikebukuro campus of Rikkyo University, echoed sentiments of returning...

ANREALAGE Homme 2024 Fall/Winter Collection

Anrealage, created by Kunihiko Morinaga, introduced its men's line, Anrealage Homme, for the 2024-25 Fall/Winter season. The debut show took place on March 16th (Saturday) at the Telecom Center Building in Tokyo. With "Everyday and Extraordinary" as...