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 ...

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 ...

The Swedish sauna, Turkish bath and Russian banya have some new competition in U.S. bathrooms: the Japanese ofuro. Manufacturers are adapting the extra-deep soaking tub, used in Japan for a relaxing, ...

The deep soaking tub of Jennifer Aniston is a zen focal point in her outdoor bathroom – perfecting a growing trend with wellness benefits. The only thing better than soaking in a bathtub is soaking in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If a typical bathtub is the workhorse of the bathroom, a Japanese soaking tub is its zen, spa-minded cousin. Also known as an ...