Hip Japanese Gadgets Go West

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Tokyoflash Is Expanding Beyond Watches

— January 29, 2009 — Lifestyle
Times change, the east comes to the west. Whether inspired or not by trends from the other side of the globe, a whole range of Japanese Design goods is coming into reach now.

Tokyoflash started with their watches. As they were a blasting success, the next wave of Japanese-designed goods are being sent away with a one-way-ticket to anyone who wants to spend money to follow the Harajuku trends.

Wooden speaker for your iPod, a “Tarou Eclipse Light” or the Takumi LED, just name it, and it’s there…

Trend Themes

  1. Japanese Design Innovations — Businesses should explore unique, high-quality designs from Japanese companies to stay ahead of trends.
  2. Personalized Technology — As companies like Tokyoflash expand, there is an opportunity to develop unique tech products that cater to individual style preferences.
  3. Cross-cultural Design Exchange — With the influx of Japanese design goods, businesses can explore cross-cultural collaborations to develop innovative products that combine the best of both worlds.

Industry Implications

  1. Consumer Electronics — Expanding beyond watches provides opportunities for companies in the consumer electronics industry to create unique Japanese-inspired tech products.
  2. Home Decor — The popularity of Japanese design goods provides an opportunity for companies in the home decor industry to integrate Eastern-inspired elements into their products.
  3. Fashion Accessories — As Japanese-inspired fashion trends continue to gain popularity, businesses in the fashion accessories industry can explore partnerships with Japanese designers to cater to this trend.
2.2
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness