If a typical bathtub is the workhorse of the bathroom, a Japanese soaking tub is its zen, spa-minded cousin. Also known as an ofuro, these tubs aren't meant for scrubbing, shampooing, or washing at ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. We plan to remodel our small bathroom this year. Try as we might, the new bathtub will have to stay at the 5-foot size. I was hoping to fit a larger tub, but since this is not the case, can you ...

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 ...