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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Korean Sakaba Charumogossoyo Opens at FOOD STADIUM TOKYO in Tokyo Dome City

On November 13, 2025, a new Korean-style dining establishment named Korean Sakaba Charumogossoyo opened at FOOD STADIUM TOKYO, the food hall located on the second floor of the Tokyo Dome City “Yellow Building” in Bunkyō, Tokyo. The...

Masunaga Optical Celebrates 120 Years in Azabu with avex Collaboration and EXILE’s Ryota Katayose

Masunaga Optical marked its 120th anniversary with a special exhibition held in Azabu, Tokyo, produced in collaboration with avex Creator Agency. Hosted at the contemporary art space WALL_alternative, the event brought together Japanese craftsmanship, visual culture, and...

Japan Mobility Show 2025: Industry Transition on Display in Tokyo

The Japan Mobility Show 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 29 (press day) through November 9, unfolded as a broad showcase of automakers’ near-term strategies and concept vehicles amid ongoing shifts toward electrification and diversified...

Toranomon Marché Opens as a New Culinary Hub in Central Tokyo

A media preview of Toranomon Marché was held on October 31, 2025, offering an early look at the new food hall developed as part of the ongoing transformation of the Toranomon area. Designed as an everyday dining...

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...
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