By | November 30 2011 12:45 PM

The 2011 Tokyo Motor Show showcased some of Asian car makers' wildest dreams -- and some goofier designs. The 42nd annual event, opened to reporters for a preview on Wednesday, has often signaled the next-gen wave of technology to be featured in many cars a few years down the line. This year, automakers focused mostly on green-tech cars, showcasing some alternative fuel vehicles along with the rest of their lineup. Here are the best and strangest vehicles to emerge.

Toyota Winglet

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President and CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation Toyoda rides self-balancing two-wheeled scooter Winglet at a pre-Tokyo Motor show reception at its showroom in Tokyo.

Subaru Tourer

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Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd's Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept car is seen on display.

Toyota FCV-R

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Toyota Motor Corp's FCV-R, a sedan-type next-generation fuel-cell concept vehicle fueled by hydrogen.

Honda President

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Honda Motor Co President Ito poses next to the company's cars.

Honda Micro Commuter Concept

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Honda Motor Co President Ito speaks next to the company's electric Micro Commuter Concept.

Toyota Fun-Vii

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Toyota's concept vehicle Fun-Vii shows a varied display contents on its body during its unveiling at a pre-Tokyo Motor show reception in a showroom.

Nissan PIVO3

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Ghosn, chairman and CEO of Nissan and Renault, poses with Nissan's PIVO3.