# Eccentric Cityscapes A Unique View of Japan in Tokyo Monogatari by Ilse Leenders By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-monogatari-by-ilse-leenders References: [featureshoot](http://www.featureshoot.com/2009/11/iise-leenders-the-netherlands/) & [viewbookphotostory](http://www.viewbookphotostory.com/2009/09/tokio-monogatari/) Tokyo Monogatari by Ilse Leenders is a photo series inspired by the typical aspects of modern, everyday life in Japan. Leenders, a Dutch artist, created a visual synthesis of the habitual rituals of Tokyoites, exaggerating body shapes and the frenetic atmosphere of the city. Noh performers, Kabuki theater, the ancient manga drawings of Hokusai and Bunraku puppeteering all influenced the images that make up Ilse Leenders's Tokyo Monogatari. **Implications** - Designs that offer a classic style while staying contemporary are attractive to customers looking for the best of both worlds. With so many new products emerging each day, the most familiar yet innovative ones stand out due to their ability to relate while providing something new. Incorporating these elements of old and new together could help a company looking to generate more revenue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Classic-contemporary Design:** Incorporating elements of old and new together to create designs that offer a classic style while staying contemporary. - **Familiar-innovative Products:** Standing out by offering products that are both familiar and innovative, appealing to customers looking for the best of both worlds. - **New Revenue Generation:** Companies can generate more revenue by incorporating familiar yet innovative elements into their offerings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can create classic-contemporary designs that appeal to customers looking for a unique style. - **Consumer Electronics:** Electronics companies can develop familiar-innovative products that combine nostalgic features with cutting-edge technology. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can generate new revenue by reinventing traditional recipes with innovative twists and modern packaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japonisme-1.md) - [Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1.md) - [Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-kyoto.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Community-Centric Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Japanese Handmade Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-handmade-goods.md) - [Central Tokyo Penthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellustar-tokyo.md)