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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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,...

Utsunomiya Brex Spoil Historic Opening Night at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO With Dominant Victory Over Alvark Tokyo

The dawn of a new era for Alvark Tokyo arrived in front of a packed crowd at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO on October 3, 2025, but the celebration quickly turned into a harsh reality check as reigning B.League...

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,...

Timeless Art Deco with Van Cleef & Arpels High Jewelry Shines at Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum Press Preview

TOKYO — The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum hosted a press preview of “Timeless Art Deco with Van Cleef & Arpels High Jewelry”, a landmark exhibition celebrating the centenary of the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative...
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