Traditional Japanese ofuro filled to the top with water - Widia Widiawati/Shutterstock If a typical bathtub is the workhorse of the bathroom, a Japanese soaking tub is its zen, spa-minded cousin. Also ...

Some of us are shower people, and some are bathers. But there's a way to be both, as the Japanese discovered centuries ago when they developed the ofuro, or soaking tub. Traditionally, the Japanese ...

Q: I’m planning on remodeling my bathroom soon and have heard good things about soaking tubs. What’s the difference between a soaking tub and a normal bathtub? A: Many homeowners are choosing to ...

Aquatica's Tranquility Heated Ofuro Japanese Bathtub is made for seated soaking. The design incorporates a built-in seat and the depth of the tub has been extended to 24.25” (61.5 cm) to ensure full ...

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Forget lavish toiletries, decadent truffles and other over-the-top hotel perks. These days, high-end properties across the globe are upping the game with Zen-like extras that go beyond a room with a ...

Maybe this is common in other households, but at least in Korean ones, there’s always a large plastic bowl or bin in the sink for soaking dishes. At my parents’ house, it’s an old kimchi tub that’s ...