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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The 37th Mooneyes Street Car Nationals Held in Odaiba

Tokyo, May 11, 2025 — The 37th Mooneyes Street Car Nationals was held in Odaiba, Tokyo, bringing together a large cross-section of Japan’s custom car community. Organized by Mooneyes Japan, the event showcased a wide range of...

Tom Cruise Discusses Relentless Drive Behind “Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning” at Japan Press Conference

Hollywood actor Tom Cruise appeared in Tokyo on May 7th to promote the latest installment in the long-running Mission: Impossible franchise, Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning. During the press conference, a surprise announcement revealed that Japan would...

Tom Cruise Attends ‘Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning’ Japan Premiere at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

TOKYO, May 6, 2025 — Actor Tom Cruise made his 25th visit to Japan on Monday, attending the Japan premiere of his latest film, Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning, held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in...

“TOKYO GUNDAM IN THE FUTURE” Lights Up Shinjuku Skyline with Record-Breaking Projection Mapping

On April 26, 2025, the TOKYO Night & Light series unveiled an extraordinary new installation: “TOKYO GUNDAM IN THE FUTURE”, projected onto the entire east-facing wall of the iconic Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1. Spanning an astonishing...

70 Years of Destruction and Creation: “Godzilla: THE ART” Exhibition Opens in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan — In celebration of the iconic monster’s 70th anniversary, “Godzilla: THE Art” exhibition will open at the Mori Arts Center Gallery from April 26 to June 29, 2025. This special showcase reimagines the legacy of...

THE BEACH 2025: Japan’s Premier Dance Music Festival Returns with Global Icons

Set against the panoramic backdrop of Makuhari Seaside Park, THE BEACH 2025 is ready to ignite the shoreline on Saturday, May 31st, with a massive lineup that fuses international heavyweight acts with cutting-edge underground talent. The final wave...