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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ENFÖLD Debuts “ECHO PLANET” Collection at First Full-Scale Tokyo Runway Show

The Japanese fashion brand ENFÖLD presented its 2026 Spring/Summer collection in a runway show on October 30, 2025 at the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building’s Sankaku Hiroba in Tokyo, marking the first time the brand has staged a full-scale...

bills Unveils Its Autumn/Winter 2025 Menu: A Refined Celebration of Australian Comfort and Japanese Seasonality

bills, the globally celebrated restaurant brand founded by Australian chef Bill Granger, has unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2025 menu, a carefully balanced blend of comfort, health, and creativity that reflects both the vibrant diversity of Australian cuisine and...

Heiroku Sushi Ginza Preview: Neo-kaiten classics and audacious new bites land in central Tokyo

Tokyo — Ahead of its public opening on October 17, Heiroku Sushi’s Ginza outpost offered media an advance tasting and walk-through on October 15, a soft preview that showcased a bold new menu direction for the long-running...

MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2025 Press Preview: Contemporary Art, Tokyo Bay Cruise, and 150+ Artists Transform Tennozu Waterfront

On October 10, 2025, the press preview of MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2025 opened in Tokyo’s Tennozu Canal district, offering an early look at one of Japan’s largest contemporary art gatherings ahead of its public launch. Centered...

Prince Hotels Showcases Climate-Adapted Autumn and Winter Travel Experiences at Shinagawa Prince Hotel Presentation

TOKYO — Japan’s changing climate is reshaping not only its weather patterns but also the way travelers experience the country’s most iconic seasons. At a media presentation held on October 9, 2025, at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel,...

38th Tokyo International Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup Ahead of October Opening

The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) held its official lineup press conference for the 38th edition on October 1, 2025, at Base Q Hall in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya. The event drew strong media attendance as festival organizers,...