# Themed Brothel Photography Nathalie Daoust's 'Tokyo Love Hotel' Series Documents Seedy Situations By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-15 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nathalie-daoust References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/photography/gallery/tokyo-love-hotel-photography-by-nathalie-daoust.aspx) & [daoustnathalie](http://www.daoustnathalie.com/) When I visited Japan, like photographer Nathalie Daoust I noted a sexual undertone towards the kitsch. Beneath a rather reserved (and sometimes even stern) facade, there lies a wild beast of almost insatiable, [kinky delights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-stories). It isn't present in every Japanese individual, but the tension is there within local culture nonetheless. Nathalie Daoust captures this seedier lifestyle in her '[Tokyo Love Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweethearts-retreat)' series. Visiting [themed brothels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-shop) across the city, she documents women in various compromising positions -- quite literally, at times. The gallery has only a sample of her collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Themed Brothels:** Opportunity for creating unique and immersive experiences in the adult entertainment industry through the implementation of themed brothels. - **Documentary Photography:** Potential for capturing subcultures and hidden lifestyles through documentary photography, shedding light on unconventional perspectives. - **Exploration of Cultural Taboos:** The exploration and reinterpretation of cultural taboos can offer artistic expression and provoke societal discussions. ### Where This Applies - **Adult Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the adult entertainment industry by introducing themed brothels that cater to specific fantasies or themes. - **Photography:** Innovative potential in the field of documentary photography by capturing unconventional subject matters and shedding light on hidden lifestyles. - **Art and Culture:** Opportunity to challenge cultural norms and stereotypes through art, pushing boundaries and provoking critical discussions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Captivating Winter Travel Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chinzanso-tokyo.md) - [Tokyo-Inspired Contemporary Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trunkhotel-cat-street.md) - [Stationery-Themed Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-fontaine-haneda-airport.md) - [Fruit-Centric Japanese Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-afternoon-tea.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htel-chteau-deau.md) - [Central Tokyo Penthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellustar-tokyo.md)