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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2025 Show! Music Core in JAPAN – DAY 1: Eight Leading K-POP Acts Deliver Electrifying Performances at Belluna Dome

The 2025 edition of Show! Music Core in JAPAN kicked off on July 5 at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama. Returning for a second consecutive year, the live concert event brought together a mix of veteran idols...

Sou Fujimoto’s Visionary Architecture Show Opens at Mori Art Museum, Tokyo

A major retrospective exhibition of Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto has opened at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, running from July 2 to November 9, 2025. Titled “Sou Fujimoto: Primitive Future Forest”, the show marks the first...

“Isao Takahata: The Man Who Made Japanese Animation” Opens at Azabudai Hills Gallery in Tokyo

A major retrospective exhibition honoring the legacy of legendary director Isao Takahata is now open at Azabudai Hills Gallery in Tokyo. Titled “Isao Takahata: The Man Who Made Japanese Animation,” the exhibition runs from June 27 to...

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku Unveils New “Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Room” to Mark 10th Anniversary

On June 24, 2025, Hotel Gracery Shinjuku hosted a media preview of its newly launched concept room, inspired by the 1991 film Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah. This commemorative addition marks the hotel’s 10th anniversary since opening in...

Mao Asada Launches “Kinoshita MAO Academy” to Nurture Next Generation of Figure Skaters

Tokyo, June 12, 2025 — Former Olympic figure skater and world champion Mao Asada announced the launch of the Kinoshita MAO Academy, a new athlete development program aimed at training young figure skaters in Japan. The initiative...

SFF & ASIA 2025 Awards: Oscar-Qualifying Short Films Celebrated in Tokyo Ceremony

The Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2025 (SSFF & ASIA), Asia’s largest international short film festival officially recognized by the U.S. Academy Awards®, held its Award and Red Carpet Ceremony on June 11, 2025, at LINE...
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