Top 100 Japanese Trends of 2010
From Intense Optical Illusions to Serene Meditation Bathrooms:
Trend Hunter Robot — Jan 1, 2011 — Fashion
For 2010, these are the top 100 Japanese trends, which include Intense Optical Illusions, Personified Cardboard Boxes and Manga Manicures. The rankings are based on millions of views and 297 new Japanese trends.If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2011 Trend Reports and Trend Hunter Pro.
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Tricked-Out Batvans
The Japanese Custom Van Show is Creatively Car-Crazy
92
Personified Cardboard Boxes
Anton Tang's Mini People Litter the Streets of Singapore
91
Samurai-Styled Rings
James Binnion Uses Ancient Japanese Metal Art to Create Wedding Bands
90
Obscenely Oversized Mattresses
'Experience the Llove' Exhibition by Staying the Night
89
Badass Cutesy Kicks
Hello Kitty and DR. Martens Collaborate to Create Adorable Footwear
88
Japanese Tattoo Masterpieces
'Tattoo in Japan' Showcases the Country's Top Ink
87
Gruesome Knitted Figurines
The Antigurumi of 'Croshame' is Adorable Turned Disturbing
86
Matching Purse Tattoos
Lady Gaga's Hermes Birkin Bag is Inked Like Gaga
85
Bathroom Polaroids
The Clot Inc FW10 Lookbook is as Casual as the Collection
84
Rhino Shoes
Tetsuya Uenobe Creates Unique Animal-Inspired Footwear
83
Ingenue Fashion Sketches
The Masaki Mizuno 'Paper Dolls' Series Features Avant-Garde Gamines
82
Remade Artvertising
Fashion Illustrators Try Their Hand at Remaking Ad Campaigns
81
Intense Optical Illusions
Akiyoshi Kitaoka's Illustrations are Freakishly Intense
80
Ankle-Length Men's Skirts
Fujiwara Fall/Winter 2010 Collection Embraces Fashion's Last Taboo
79
Alien Shoe Editorials
Alexander McQueen Shoes in 'Attach the Prophets' in Vogue Nippon
78
Tongue-Snipping Illustrations
The Hayv Kahraman 'Heavy Art' Series is Strange but Fascinating
77
Funky Fashion Pictorials
‘La Carminas‘ Promotes her Unique Clothing Line with her Cat
76
Cardboard Origami Shelters
The Tine Hovsepian 'Cardborigami' Unfolds for the Homeless
75
Tokyo Rockabilly Photography
Alexander Morrison Atwater's Japanese Aesthetic in 'End Frames'
74
Intricate Origami Accessories
Fierce Folded Jewelry by Designers Claire & Arnaud
73
Touchscreen Vending Machines
The aCure Vending Machine Debuts in Japan
72
Victorian Eye Patches
'Supperate' Creates Eerie Gothic Eyewear
71
Birdcage Frocks
The ‘Chromat Garments' Shoji Collection Ties You into Style
70
Striking Greaser Menswear
The NEXUSVII Fall/Winter 2010 Collection Entitled ‘Madmaxx'
69
Silhouette Fashion Pictorials
The Neil Barrett BLACKBARRETT 2010 Fall Campaign Goes Dark
68
Regal Rebellion Spreads
Model Alex Bennett by Damien Blottiere for Commons & Sense Man Magazine
67
White Cube Homes
The Parallel House by Fumihito Hisanari is Simple and Chic
66
Minimalistic Cubist Confines
The NN House by Avehideshi Architects is a White Square
65
Hovering Hillside Homes
The 'Passage House' is a Japanese Weekend Getaway Property by TNA
64
Colorful Toy Sculptures
Hideki Kuwajima Creates Complex Sculptures from Found Objects
63
Bed-Jumping Lookbooks
The Adidas Japan FW10 Collection is Effortlessly Flashy
62
L-Shaped Beach Abodes
The 'Venice House' by Lewin Wertheimer Architect is in California
61
'Star Wars' Vehicle Homes
Fans of the Force Will Love Apollo Architects' 'Sand Crawler' House
60
Japanese Urban Photography
Jonathan van der Knaap Captures Everyday Moments in Tokyo
59
Manga Manicures
Japanese Nail Art Features Hello Kitty-Inspired Nails & More
58
Ghost Voodoo Couture
Nozimi Ishiguro Haute Couture 2010-11 A/W Collection
57
Magnificently Jeweled Muzzles
Joji Kojima Creates Baroque, Fetishized Accessories
56
Old School Prepster Shoots
This 'Take Ivy' Photo Series Touches Upon Styles from the 60s
55
Plastic Floral Fashion Pieces
Binglabangles Plexiglass Jewelry is Flexible and Floral-Inspired
54
Fake Manga Manes
Look Animated in Wigs from Tokyo Girls' Hairstyles
53
Seductive Geisha Shoots
Terry Richardson Vogue Paris Editorial Shows Sultry Japanese Culture
52
Samurai Star Wars Art
Steve Bialik Brings Two Different Genres Together
51
Letter-Shaped Architecture
The T Residence May Leave You Speechless
50
Internet Browser Nails
Japanese Blogger Mamipeko Sports Nerdy Nails
49
Post-Apocalyptic Vegetable Farms
Lettuce-Growing Vending Machine Produces Sunless Salad Greens
48
Glittering Phones
Folli Follie Gold Fujitsu Phone Launched in Japan
47
Holiday Bento Boxes
Rice Snowmen and Other Edible Smiley Creations
46
Quilted iPad Cases
Japanese Label Headporter Has Released Its 'Black Beauty' Collection
45
Ghoulish Runways
The Hussein Chalayan SS11 Show is Frightfully Fierce
44
Attention-Grabbing Bicycles
The Colorful 'Digitizer' Bike was Designed to be Noticed
43
Heart and Crossbones Cosmetics
The Tokidoki and Sephora Makeup Collaboration
42
Fiesty Fight-Ready Fashion
Models are 'Dressed for Battle' in Vogue Nippon
41
Ghost Tribute Art
Artists Pay Homage to Japan's 'Hanako of the Toilet'
40
Colortastic Inflated Art
The Cutesy Artwork of Andy Ward is Adorable
39
Story-Telling Figurines
Karokeshi Sculptures Are Full of Personality and Handmade Love
38
Anarchist Cowboy Collections
The Plein Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
37
Origami-Inspired Luggage
The Orishiki Suitcase Folds Flat for Easy Storage
36
Hovering Ecotopias
The Shimizu Corporation Green Float Cities are Completely Self-Sufficient
35
Identity Shifting Self-Portraiture
The Transformation of Kimiko Yoshida Through Photography
34
Art Deco Anime
The Renji Murata Artwork Combines Cartoons With Reality
33
Relaxing Pet Furniture
The Koichi Futatsumata Hammock is Too Cute for Words
32
Touchscreen Timepieces
The Abyss Watch is an LED Activated Touchscreen Time Teller
31
Creepy Candy Illustrations
Tom Bagshaw's 'Yokai Dreams' Draws on Surreal Imagination
30
Fun Food Containers
Goodbyn Compartmentalized Lunchboxes for Kids & Adults
29
Transparent Memory Sticks
Mac Funazimu's Illuminated USB Drives are Playful Peripherals
28
Squashed Soaker Tubs
The Sorrento Bathtub With Stairs by Victoria and Albert
27
Posh Pearl Rings
The Thakoon Tasaki Jewelry Collection Revitalizes Classic Baubles
26
Modern Grounded Furniture
The Vogue Table has a Down to Earth Design
25
Roadless Public Transport
The Maglev Public Transportation Concept by Chris Hanley
24
Relaxed-Fit Menswear
The Jan-Jan Van Essche 'Yukkuri' Collection Takes a Load Off
23
Knitted Comic Characters
The Lady Lindsay Amigurumi Dolls are Cute and Kick Ass
22
Cutesy Spring Shoots
'Kawaii' by Aaron McPolin Captures Cuteness in Eye-Popping Color
21
Animating Stereo Photography
Recreating Old Japan in 3-D Using Stereo Images & GIF Animation
20
Emotive Danbotography
Cardboard Robot Popularity Leads To Fan Created Photos
19
Samurai-Helmet Seating
The Fly Chair by Patrick Norguet for OFFECCT
18
Serene Meditation Bathrooms
The Roca Pearl by Rustam Isanchurin Will Give You Peace of Mind
17
Igloo Eateries
The Hoto Fudo Noodle Restaurant in Japan
16
Animal Hide iPhone Covers
The Goat Skin Leather iPhone 4 Case is Smooth and Sleek
15
Edifice-Esque Small Homes
A Deceptively Small House That Looks Like an Apartment Building
14
Japanized Sportswear
Moncler Launches Moncler 365 With Rei Kawakubo
13
Origami Menus
These 3D Paper Art Menus are Delicate, Useful & Beautiful
12
Classic Electric Trikes
Four Companies Develop Traditional Japanese Three-Wheeler
11
Kimono-Inspired Couture
Ports 1961 Spring 2010 Shows Perfectly Placed Folds
10
Old Hollywood Glamtography
Kristen Dunst Covers V64 With All of Her Feminine Charm
9
Vegan Vehicles
Bamboo Bike Rides the Path of Environmentalism
8
Origami Handbags
Sylka by Karie Sylvester Takes a Papercraft Approach to Purses
7
Mod Shoe Makeovers
Dr. Martens Tassel Loafers for Ships Jet Blue are a Different Breed of Docs
6
Japanese Rapstar Timepieces
The Nixon and NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND Watches are Sweet
5
Hip-Hop Winterwear
The Moncler Pharrell Williams Collection Will Keep the Cold Season Hot
4
Undead Portraitures
Christopher Williams Gives Portraits the Zombie Treatment
3
Crater-Filled Retail Displays
The Mostip Shoe Shop Mimics the Moon's Surface
2
Veiny Dishes
The Su-Min Dinner Set by Bogdan Kosak is Highly Textured
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Fantastical Gamer Drinks
The Final Fantasy Elixir Set for the Thirsty Gamer
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Punk-Rock Couture
The Balmain Spring 2011 Collection is Studded Coolness
Dancing Color Art
The Dentsu London Sound Sculptures Brings Color to Life
Portable Personal Shelters
The Topeak Bikamper Doesn't Need Tent Poles to Stand
Second-Hand Suitcase Seats
Katie Thompson Takes Household Furniture on a Trip
Protective Phone Armor
The i4 iPhone 4 Case is Perfect to Protect Your Gadget
Underground Punktography
The Carl Bengtsson 'Little Girl Blue' Series is Dark and Edgy
Heavy Artillery Pumps
Lauren Tennenbaum of (In)decorous Taste is Layering Harnesses
Expanding Origami Apparel
The Innovative 132 5 Issey Miyake Clothing Line is Easy on Luggage
Laid-Back Hipster Styles
The Stampd' Fall/Winter 2010 Lookbook is Effortlessly Appealing
Good Karmic Ilustrations
Otto Bjornik Draws Mystical and Content Characters
Picture-Perfect Lookbooks
The Forever 21 Fall 2010 Collection is Fabulous Enough to Frame
DIY Fashion Accessories
These Origami Earrings by Cynthia Devening are a Great Way to Recycle
Cottage Country Hipster Looks
Urban Outfitters' Holiday 2010 Lookbook is Up-North Stylish
Cardboard Origami Shelters
The Tine Hovsepian 'Cardborigami' Unfolds for the Homeless
Anatomical Toy Ponies
This 'My Little Pony' Anatomical Sculpture Provides Insight
Layered Hipster Fashions
The POPEYE Magazine 'Tokyo Power Buy' Editorial is Super Hot
Touchscreen Vending Machines
The aCure Vending Machine Debuts in Japan
Creative Chromatic Illustrations
'Jade' by Emil Bertell is Sensationally Sweet-Natured
Geisha Haute Couture
The Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2011 Line Features Oriental Style
Clever Hotbeds
Paolo Tonelli Love Mattresses Offer Comfort in Challenging Positions
Nest-Like Sleepers
The Col-Letto Bed from Lago Keeps the Sound Out for a Nice Sleep
Metallic Mini-Workers
The Sam Buxton 3D Metal Sculpture Business Cards
Splashing Sculptures
'Geometric Death Frequency-141' is Being Made by the Un-Living
Penciled Menswear Collections
The Ponystep Illustrations by Artist Richard Kilroy
Artsy Engraved Cases
The EXOvault Metal iPhone 4 Case Provides Extra Protection
Camping Bike Shelters
The Nomad Motorcycle Tent Protects Both Rider and Ride
Deconstructed Fashion Collages
Katharina for Amanda de Simone in The Dirty Durty Diary
Geisha-Inspired Makeup Ads
The Karlie Kloss Dior Fall/Winter 2010 Campaign is Alluring
Perfectly-Folded Jewelry
Origami Jewelry by Claire Naa and Arnaud Soulignac
Chic Masquerades
Vogue Paris October 2011 Issue Glamorizes Masked Looks
Intricate Scene Papercrafts
Jeff Nishinaka's Paper Art Redefines the Substance
Punk Pride Pictorials
Vince Robitaille by Milan Vukmirovic for L'Officiel Hommes Magazine
Modern Victorian Menswear
The Tom Lander 'Glamorous Winter' Spread for Dazed Magazine
Satanic Accessories
The Chris Habana Jewelry Line Features Religious Rosaries & 666 Pendants
Surrealist Sensual Sketches
Vincent Bakkum Illustrations Depict Beautiful Women in the Buff
Dystopian Disguises
Bob Basset Boldly Blends Black Leather and Brass
All-in-One Fashion Sketchbooks
The Fashionary Menswear Sketchbook & Dictionary Has it All
DIY Star Wars Masks
Make a Stormtrooper Helmet Out of Two Milk Jugs
Jedi Master Sneakers
The Star Wars Adidas Fall/Winter 2010 Collection Shows Familiar Faces
Battle-Ready Menswear
The Halb 2010 Fall/Winter Collection is Fighting Fashion
Contemporary Countryside Menswear
The Karlotalaspalas Spring/Summer 2011 Collection
Minimalist Packaging
'Milk' by Darren Custance Keeps Things Simple
Rugged Winter Menswear
The Aether Fall/Winter 2010 Line Looks Good Both On and Off the Hills
Geometric Geisha Shoots
'Dragon Garden' by Hung Ng Blends Avant-Garde With Asian Culture
Insect-Infected Jewelery
Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes Rocks a Victorian Cockroach Necklace
Power-Generating Complexes
The Sonnenschiff Solar City By Rolf Disc is Super Eco-Friendly
Intense Hallucination Art
The Trippy Technicolor Illustrations of Mike Bertino
Cinnabon Ear Studs
These Cinnamon Bun Earrings are a Tasty Treat for Your Ears
Ghostly Geisha Spreads
The Danni Li Rouge Magazine Spread is Hauntingly Beautiful
Regal Face Masks
Abby Lee Kershaw Looks Like Royalty at the Vogue Paris 90th Anniversary
Ghostly Couture
The Beautiful Liu Wen for Numero China
Rustic Menswear
The Albam AW10 Collection Will Keep You Warm and Stylish
Otherworldly Replicas
A Handcrafted Duct Tape AT-AT Model Excites Jedis
Punky Celeb Covers
The Emma Stone Nylon Editorial Shows Just Who the 'It' Girl Is
Cat-Eyed Fashion Sketches
This Series of Amy Martino Fashion Illustrations is a Looker
Killer Zip-Up Kicks
The Adidas Nizza High Zip Sneakers are Super Stylish and Unique
Romanticized Clay Sculptures
Ronit Baranga Crafts Unworldly Figures
Junk Food Vegetables
The Baby Carrots Campaign Aims to Help Kids Eat Healthier
Sea Anemone-Inspired Rings
The New Le Blob Jewelry Collection by Fernando Akasaka is Gorgeous
Seating-Storage Hybrids
The Lost in Sofa by Daisuke Motogi Holds Bottoms and Belongings
Aquatic Carry-Ons
The Globe-Trotter ‘Azure' Collection Makes Traveling Stylish
Dark Mistress Pictorials
The Marietta Dallapozza SCHMUCK Magazine September 2010 Issue
Gamer Amigurumi Dolls
Crafter Nikki Knits Iconic Video Game Characters
Haute Army Phone Sleeves
The Fendi iPhone 4 Case is a High Fashion Statement Piece
33 Tents and Tepees
Nomadic Shelter Comes in Many Shapes and Sizes
Couch Potato Beds
The Sleepy Chair is a Chair Made from Matresses
Razor-Thin Folding Cycles
The Azor Bicycle Makes Fixies Look Fat
'Star Wars' Watch Sets
The Force Unleashed G-Shock Watch is a Dark Side Time-Tracker
20 'Star Wars' Actress Salutes
Princess Leia Imitators in Light of the Film Star Performing High
Sleek Leather iPad Cases
The JAVOedge Case Promises Better iPad Protection
Minimalistic Storage Seating
The Double-Dip Bench is a Convenient and Cute Piece of Home Decor
Multifunctional Travel Bags
The Hundreds Luggy Bag for Fall 2010 Has a Zip-Off Backpack
Conflict-Free Diamond Rings
Say "I Do" with Brilliant Earth Wedding Bands
Curvaceous Kimono Art
This Series of Oil Paintings by Stephanie Rew is Elegant and Beautiful
Eco Metallic Adornments
Michelle Kohlberg Melts Metal for her Jewelry Collection
Vintage Supercar Cycles
The 'Montante Maserati 8CTF' Bicycle Celebrates Racing History
Pristine Glass Houses
Poolhaus by Baumhauer Uses its Surroundings for its Interior Design
Dark Side Accessories
These Star Wars Bronze Rings are for Fashionable Superfans
Blushing Bridal Jewelry
The Enchanted Atelier Couture Accessories Collection is Stunning
Versatile Phone Holders
The Griffin Elan Passport Wallet iPhone 4 Case is a Handy Carrier
Mammoth Tusk Rings
James Oliver Uses Materials That are 30 Million Years Old
Vintage Luggage Speakers
The BoomCase Turns Old Suitcases into Boomboxes
Geisha Royalty
'Red Queen' by Leo Guadeluppe Plays With Feminine Power
Cruella Deville-esque Illustrations
Jo Ratcliffe is a Versatile and Villainous Artist
Durable Disaster Dens
These Recovery Huts Provide Shelter to Those in Need
Human Hair Sculptures
Augustina Woodgate Uses People's Hair to Create Art Pieces
Zebra-Clad Skaters
'Sidewalk Surfer' in BlackBook Magazine Shows New Street Style
Hollowed Straw Spaces
'Hollow' by Visiondivision is a Straw Structure Social Experience
iPod-Integrated Bikes
The Ecodrive by Juil Kim is a Technologically Advanced Skinny Cycle
Wheelable Cardboard Boxes
The Move-It Kit by David Graham is Ingeniously Convenient
Tragically Sad Crafts
Howie Woo Imagines a Scene Just Before a Death with Crochet
Miami Vice Bikes
The Trainerspotter & Puma Cycle is Inspired by the Clothing of Crockett
Pricy Tablet Protectors
The Tod's iPad Sleeve is the World's Most Expensive Alligator Skin Case
Gilded Cross Kicks
These Above-The-Ankle Hi-Tops For Adidas by Jeremy Scott are Way Hot
Undead Origami
The ThinkGeek Build-a-Zombie Calendar is Spooky Papercraft Perfection
Typographic Transportation
The T-Bike by Juan Madrigal Hearts Helvetica
Culture Clashing Kicks
City Meets Nature in Ransom x Adidas by Beau Monde Collective
Floral Origami Chairs
Designer Patricia Urquiola Fights The Disease of Bad Design
Veiled Blazer Styles
The Mandy Coon SS11 Collection is Inspired by Jellyfish
Athletic Disco Shirts
Attention-Grabbing Big Sequin T-Shirt from Adidas Originals Jeremy Scott
Mattress-Free Beds
Wranne Fahraeus Design Creates an Alternate Sleeping Surface
Head-Hiding Hoodies
The OT HFL TT Adidas Zip-Up Will Protect Your Identity
Animal-Skinned iPad Sleeves
The Parabellum Bison and Kevlar Laptop Cases are Durable
Glowing Angel Kicks
The Adidas GITD JS Wings Keep Your Shoes Bright at Night
Billfold Cell Stands
The DIY $100 Origami iPhone Stand is Luxury at its Craftiness
Illustrative Fashion Artistry
The Don Oehl Fashion Illustrations are Fashionably Savvy
Climate Change Sculptures
The Measuring Cup was Created Using Sydney Meteorological Data
Polaroid Style Collages
Pawaka SS11 Collection is Model Fa Empel's First Foray into Fashion
Robotic Two-Wheelers
'The Beast' is a High-Performance Electric Cycle
Invisible Lining Tablet Covers
The Speck SeeThru iPad Case Lets You Show Off the Apple Logo
Otherworldly Rockstars
This 'Rock Trooper' Animated Short is Wildly Entertaining
Safety Security Beds
Stash Away Your Possessions in the Hollandia International SAFE-T Bed
Hassle-Free Bike Chains
The Stringbike Offers A Smooth And Comfortable Chain System
Retro Pastel Prints
The Work of Zara Picken is Fresh, Light and Vintage-Inspired
Punky Forest Pictorials
Hans Feurer Captures a 'Green Winter' for Vogue China
Razed Building Art
Dennis Maher Uses Pieces of Demolished Buildings to Make His Sculptures
Fierce Folded Photography
The Cut and Creased Creations of Abigail Reynolds
Imperial Cruiser Rain Shields
The Star Destroyer Umbrella Keeps Geeks High and Dry
Puzzling Seating Arrangements
The Tangram Block Sofa is Ever-Changing
Sportscar Suitcases
Lexus and Tumi Team Up to Create Luxury Travel Cases
Shopping Cart Cycles
The Camioncyclette Bike Can Conveniently Carry a Lot of Cargo
Energized Illustrations
Charis Tsevis' Neo Futuristic Vector Art is Alive with Motion
Superhero Suitcase Replicas
The Tony Stark Mark V Briefcase Will Make You Feel Invincible
Squishy Shoe Sculptures
The Play-Doh Kicks Challenge is for Preschool Sneakerheads
Calming Accessories
Lotuspad on Etsy has Love-Infused Jewelry Creations
Fantasy Humanimal Art
Jesse Balmer Illustrates Creepy Critter/Human Characters
Haute Sportswear
Barlow Spring 2011 Gets Wild For New Video LookBook
Dog-Masked Photography
The Julian Hibbard 'Square' Series Appears Hitchcock-Inspired
Trippy Tribal Art
The Work of Raymond Lemstra Pulls Aboriginal Inspiration
Dark Side Brain Teasers
The Darth Maul Rubik's Cube Shows a Puzzling Side of the Sith
Construction Paper Sagas
Messersmith's 'Tatooine' Condenses 'Star Wars' into Three Minutes
Customizable Sleeping Aids
Dave Young's 'Dream Machine' is a Personalized Pillow Vending Machine
Ghost Twin Travelers
Aurelio Sanchez Documents an Awkwardly Adorable Journey
Ladies' Man Shoe Ads
'Adidas: AdiZero Rose' Ad Plays on the Duo of Slim Chin and Dwight Howard
Calming Feline Masks
Four Paws Quick-Fit Cat Muzzle Covers Your Cat's Eyes