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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KAMIYA Presents Its 2026 Autumn/Winter Runway Show in Tokyo With a Raw, Street-Driven Vision of Modern Masculinity

The Japanese menswear label KAMIYA unveiled its 2026 Autumn/Winter runway collection in Tokyo on February 13, presenting a show that blended live music, industrial atmosphere and street-rooted styling. Directed by designer Koji Kamiya, the presentation continued the...

NoWhereToGo 2026: Peaches. Launches New Car Culture Event at City Circuit Tokyo Bay

On January 12, 2026, Tokyo’s City Circuit Tokyo Bay hosted NoWhereToGo, the inaugural automotive culture event presented by lifestyle brand Peaches., drawing more than 120 vehicles that spanned eras and styles from classic to contemporary. The event...

Joshua Cox Named MVP as Panasonic Impulse Defeat Obic Seagulls 9–7 at 79th Rice Bowl

On January 3, 2026, the 79th Rice Bowl by GA technologies, the national championship game of Japanese American football, was held at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, concluding the 2025 X-League season. The title game featured the Panasonic...

Castle EXPO 2025 Marks 10th Anniversary with Strong Fan Engagement at Pacifico Yokohama

Yokohama, Japan — December 20–21, 2025 — Castle EXPO 2025, Japan’s premier festival celebrating castle culture, history and regional heritage, concluded its 10th anniversary edition this past weekend at Pacifico Yokohama North and Annex Halls. Across two...

Tokyo Comic Con 2025 Draws Global Film and Comic Talent for Three Days at Makuhari Messe

Tokyo Comic Con 2025 unfolded over three days from December 5 through December 7 at Makuhari Messe, drawing some of the largest crowds in the event’s history and bringing together an expansive lineup of international talent, comic...

Azabudai Hills Christmas Market Opens to Media with Seasonal Preview in Tokyo

The Azabudai Hills Christmas Market held its official press preview on November 21, 2025, offering media an early look at the winter market ahead of its public opening. The seasonal event, staged at Azabudai Hills Central Plaza...
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