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 ...

A luxurious soak in the bathtub is that much better when you can sink all the way up to your chin. Use Deep Water Bath to override the overflow valve and get extra inches of water in the tub. Home ...

Q: Hi Ed: We’re really thinking a lot about our upcoming bathroom remodel, and now want to include a soaking tub. It’s a big area, so I want the bath in the middle of the room. Should we choose a drop ...

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 ...

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 ...