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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MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Crowns Japan’s Biggest Music Stars as Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Sakanaction and Fujii Kaze Lead a Spectacular Night

TOKYO, Japan — Japan's biggest celebration of music returned on an even grander scale as the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ) 2026 Grand Ceremony brought together the country's most influential artists, producers, creators and industry leaders at TOYOTA...

MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Red Carpet Brings Sam Smith, MISAMO, Fujii Kaze and Japan’s Biggest Stars to TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO

TOKYO, Japan — The MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 red carpet transformed TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO into the center of the Japanese music industry on Saturday, June 13, as more than 60 artists, performers, creators, and industry figures gathered...

Tokyo Launches Edo Tokyo Campaign 2026 Spring with Opening Ceremony Led by Governor Yuriko Koike

TOKYO — The Tokyo Metropolitan Government officially launched the Edo Tokyo Campaign 2026 Spring on June 12 with an opening ceremony held at Marucube in the Marunouchi Building, bringing together government officials, community leaders, cultural organizations, and...

KONSAI 2026 Reimagines Japanese Sake Culture at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY with Cocktails, Pairings and Nearly 100 Breweries

Official Website: https://konsai.jp Venue: TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY – NEWoMan TAKANAWA, Tokyo Dates: June 10–14, 2026 Japan's evolving sake culture took center stage at KONSAI 2026, a five-day festival celebrating innovation, craftsmanship and cross-cultural creativity. Organized by camo and LUMINE, the...

MyNavi Show Drama Awards 2026 Celebrates the Rapid Rise of Vertical Short Drama Culture in Japan

The “MyNavi Show Drama Awards 2026” was held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, celebrating the creators, actors, and productions driving the explosive growth of vertical short-form drama content in Japan. Organized by the Show Drama Awards Executive Committee...

38th MOONEYES Street Car Nationals Draws More Than 1,000 Custom Cars to Odaiba for Japan’s Premier Outdoor Automotive Gathering

TOKYO, JAPAN – May 24, 2026 – Odaiba’s Aomi Temporary Parking Area once again became the center of Japan’s custom automotive universe as the 38th MOONEYES Street Car Nationals brought together more than 1,000 vehicles and countless...
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