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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Haute Mode Hirata Showcases 2026 Spring/Summer Collection During Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO

On September 3, 2025, during Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO 2026 Spring/Summer, Japanese heritage label Haute Mode Hirata presented a special runway show at Shibuya Hikarie Hall A as part of the third day’s schedule. The show, which...

HARUNOBUMURATA 2026 Spring/Summer Collection at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO

On September 2, 2025, Japanese luxury fashion label HARUNOBUMURATA presented its 2026 Spring/Summer collection at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO (Rakuten FWT), staging its runway show at Telecom Center in Tokyo as part of the second day of...

någonstans 2026 Spring/Summer Collection at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO

On September 1, 2025, Swedish-named Japanese fashion label någonstans presented its 2026 Spring/Summer collection at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO (Rakuten FWT), staging the runway show at Brillia Running Stadium at 17:00 as part of the opening day...

Michelle Rodriguez and Cody Walker Reunite with Fans at Rain-Soaked FuelFest Japan 2025

FuelFest Japan 2025 returned to Fuji Speedway on August 11, Mountain Day, successfully navigating a day marked by occasional heavy rain that softened the crowd but not the energy. The festival, now in its fourth year, delivered...

Ultra Japan 2025: A Decade of Electronic Music Lights Up Tokyo

Tokyo is gearing up for one of the most anticipated music events of the year as Ultra Japan 2025 celebrates its 10th anniversary on September 13–14 at Odaiba Ultra Park. Since its launch in 2014, the festival...

Ryosuke Yamada, Kyoko Yoshine, and Norika Fujiwara Among Honorees at the 36th Japan Best Jewelry Dresser Awards

The 36th edition of the Japan Best Jewelry Dresser Awards was held on August 1, 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight, recognizing public figures across generations who have notably embodied the spirit and elegance of fine jewelry over...