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 ...

Soaking tubs may seem like the epitome of decadence, but this type of bathtub certainly isn’t new. Let’s take a look at what they are and whether one is right for you. Soaking tubs, by their very ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...