# Peeing Perches Japanese Toilet Stools Let You Urinate Quietly & Precisely By Summer Luu | Published 2010-12-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-toilet-stools References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/koolnewsblog/2-models-to-pee-right-tamed-gents-only-1dgl) & [buzzhunt](http://www.buzzhunt.co.uk/2010/12/21/japanese-invent-special-toilet-stools-which-allow-quite-and-precise-in-bowl-urinating/) This special Japanese Toilet Stool allows men to urinate quietly and precisely in the bowl. The reason for this interesting design may be due to the Japanese culture's emphasis on being respectful and quiet, such as kneeling before each other while they wine and dine. Or, it may be due to their obsession with being intricate and precise in everything they do. I don't know, but either way, this Japanese Toilet Stool is one respectful way of peeing in a urinal while bowing down to the porcelain God. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Silent Urination:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative products that allow for discreet and quiet urination. - **Precise Urination:** Opportunity for companies to develop technology that allows for precision in urination. - **Cultural-based Product Design:** Opportunity for companies to create products that are designed to be respectful and considerate of cultural norms and practices. ### Where This Applies - **Bathroom Fixtures:** The bathroom fixtures industry can explore creating toilet stools that allow for quiet and precise urination. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can market this product as a way to promote proper hygiene and sanitation by minimizing splashing and mess. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can adopt this product in hotels and public restrooms to provide a unique and respectful experience for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Splashing Bathroom Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-urinal-design.md) - [Enclosed Japanese Park Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletowa.md) - [Compact Portable Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-toilets.md) - [Water-Free Telescoping Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clesana-x1.md) - [Handcrafted Stone Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-stool.md) - [Bathroom Privacy Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-privacy.md) - [East-Meets-West-Inspired Layered Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornice.md) - [Inflatable Portable Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpot.md) - [Feature-Packed Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neolet.md)