Over the past several centuries if not longer, the Japanese have been practicing a tradition that encourages a lower stress lifestyle.
Before you start thinking that this is some sort of high tech device or new agey concept, keep in mind that this is very basic.
We all take baths everyday and many of us take a soak in a hot tub, and can attest to the rejuvenating qualities of doing this.
Japanese bathtubs are basically a deeper tub that is not designed for washing up the body, but more so for helping it repair itself, de-stress, and things of that nature.
Japanese bathtubs, over the years, have become more and more efficient in their design.
Although the basic square pit like shape has remained the same, designers have come up with ways to make the tub more natural in materials and last longer.
Some woods tend to deteriorate over time, causing damage to the tub, while some people prefer not to soak in porcelain.
Over the years tradition has stood the test of time.
Many people who visit Japan walk away with a desire to build or purchase their own Japanese bathtub in their home.
In many homes in Japan, the bathroom is designed two fold.
In one part there is where you wash up, get clean and use soap/shampoo.
In the other half, where the tub is located, you, only after you're clean and rinsed off often using a bucket of water poured over you, do you step into the pre-filled tub of hot luxurious water.
The first Japanese bathtubs were not designed to easily drain the water out, but the modern day tubs do.
Some reasons for minor upgrades to the original design are the use of bath salts, which require the material to be both strong, water and salt resistant and still made out of natural materials like wood.
For many years the Japanese have shown that this technique of soaking brings a great deal of stress relief, health benefits, and healing qualities.
You can find these tubs for sale online in many different designs.
There is something for every taste and need.