Get Completely Immersed In Japanese Bathtubs

Japanese bathtubs are known as Ofuro in Japan. They are deep enough for total immersion up to the neck. The Ofuro Japanese bathtub has its ancestry in the Japanese volcanic baths known as Onsen.

The Ofuro tub, which is usually twice as large as the average American bathtub and is designed for sitting in, is found in most households in Japan. It forms the centerpiece of the bathing ritual, which serves to rejuvenate and relax after the stress of the day. The water tends to be quite hot by Western standards, but this quality, which has a positive effect on circulation, is part of what makes the Japanese bathtub so relaxing.

The modern version of the Japanese bath tub often has a digital control panel which adjusts the water temperature as well as the water pressure and flow. Some even have timers so the bath is automatically readied when desired.

The use of Japanese bathtubs involves a certain etiquette that is somewhat foreign to Westerners - the whole family bathes in the same water. The water is not drained in between! People shower first, before entering the tub.

The Ofuro, or Japanese bathtub, is designed more for relaxation than for cleansing. Japanese bathtubs are quite difficult to find in the U.S. - you will generally need to make your own arrangements to have one brought in.

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