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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Tae Ashida Autumn/Winter Collection 2024-25 

The highly anticipated Tae Ashida Autumn/Winter Collection 2024-25 made its debut on March 14, 2024, at the stunning Grand Hyatt Tokyo in Roppongi. The show opened with the enchanting sounds of whistles and birdsong, perfectly capturing the...

50 Top Pizza Asia – Pacific 2024

At the prestigious 50 TOP PIZZA ASIA-PACIFIC 2024 ceremony, held on March 4th at the Italian Cultural Institute, Tokyo's "Pizza Bar on 38th" emerged victorious once again, clinching the title of the best pizzeria in the Asia-Pacific...

Tokyo Auto Salon 2024

Tokyo Auto Salon 2024: A Record-Breaking Event The Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 achieved a remarkable milestone, attracting 230,730 attendees, a significant increase of 56,390 from the previous year. This surge underscores the growing popularity of the event, held...

Tokyo Comic-Con 2023 Attracts a Record 85,000 

Tokyo Comic Con was held over three days from December 8th to 10th at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, with more than 85,000 visitors attending the three-day event. The first day started with the Opening Ceremony where PR ambassador...

Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show 2023

The Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show 2023 took place under clear skies at Pacifico Yokohama on Sunday, December 3, 2023. With the removal of COVID-19 restrictions, the event attracted a record number of international visitors, with an...

Azabudai Hills Preview

Azabudai Hills, a groundbreaking urban regeneration project by Mori Building spanning over 30 years has been completed and we got an exclusive sneak peak a few days before its official opening to the public on Friday, November...