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The Ofuro bathtub is exceptionally popular in Japan, for their incredible design and alluring appearance; plus the fact that it’s a cultural heritage. The land of the rising sun is known to be the source of philosophies and solutions for a complete relaxation.
Here we present the Ofuro bathtub in different shapes and beautifully designed from the models of the traditional Japanese bath in use since the last centuries. Legend has it that the bathtub can sweep away all kinds of physical and spiritual ailments.
The Ofuro rectangular wooden bathtub
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It promotes blood circulation and treats body pains. Traditionally the wooden Ofuro bathtub is filled with water and salts and pulled to hot temperatures. A person does not use a bath to bathe, but rather to relax. Relaxation is a big part of Eastern culture, and it is considered a type of art form. The Japanese bathrooms are all equipped with a bathtub and a shower area without a cabin. The shower is next to the bath, as you have to enter the bath clean.
A relatively small metal bathtub in a classy bathroom
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So it is mandatory to wash before taking a Japanese bath. It is a ritual that shows how much oriental civilizations value and respect the rules and standards of personal and spiritual hygiene. In the traditional type Ofuro bathtub, the soap is not used because it could damage the wood with which the bathtub is made. The impact of modernization is evident in the case of Ofuro bathtubs. Today, bathtubs made of different metals and porcelain are available with different features such as hydro-therapeutic massage. However, for an authentic relaxation experience.
Bathtub in wood and with an oval shape
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A zoom of the wood em wood bathtub
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Japanese style for a wooden bathtub
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A simple bathroom with a wooden bathtub
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Small round wooden bathtub, in the living room
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An original wooden bathtub for two
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Japanese style wooden bathtub for two
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A simple and comfortable wooden bathtub
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