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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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...

Lumberjack The Monster – TIFF 2023

The film "Lumberjack The Monster" had its domestic premiere on October 31st at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival. A stage greeting occurred at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo, featuring the cast, which included Kazuya Kamenashi (from...

A BATHING APE®
2024 S/S RUNWAY SHOW by R

Bathing Ape Spring/Summer 2024 Collection - First ever Runway Show in Tokyo A Bathing Ape's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection was presented on August 31st, 2023, at the Yoyogi Second Gymnasium in Tokyo. The show marks the brand’s first ever...