Japanese Bath Shower
In Japan, taking a bath has a whole new meaning. A Japanese shower is considered as a way of not only cleansing the body but also as a method of finding relaxation at the end of the day. The Japanese bath shower is one of the reasons why the Japanese continue to live long lives even though they are known as a high work-oriented culture. These baths when done properly give people new energy to maintain their stressful lives.
The Japanese way of relaxing has been adapted by people from the U.S. and Europe. It turns out that people do have a lot to learn from the Japanese, from how to develop a solid work ethic to developing a de-stressing routine.
The typical Japanese bathroom is divided into two rooms. The first room is where one undresses and washes their body to prepare for the bath. The second bathroom consists of the Japanese shower and the Japanese soaking tub. If you go to a Japanese home, you will notice that the toilet is in an entirely separate room.
The Japanese style of bathing starts with rinsing your body using the washbowl and sink. Modern Japanese bathrooms have small showers, but the traditional bathrooms only have the sink and the washbowl. The Japanese use their showers to clean their body with soap. After drying off, you can enter the soaking tub. These tubs are deep enough so that your body will be soaked from the feet to the chin.
The water in the tub is much hotter compared to Western bath tubs. In fact, traditional Japanese tubs have water heated up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon entering the tub, you must take deep breaths to absorb the heat slowly. If you have not been to a Japanese bathroom before, it is important not to panic. After a few minutes, you will slowly settle down into a relaxing trance. It is also important to sit still and move slowly while in the tub. This is part of the therapy happening to your body. You can stay in the tub as long as you want or until you feel relaxed. You will know if the bath works when you achieve a calm and clear mind.
Modern bath tubs can be programmed to be automatically filled with water at a given temperature. If you have the classic tub with Hinoki wood, you can leave the hot water on the tub after you soak. Some tubs have lids to help preserve temperature.
The Japanese shower and Japanese hot tub is regarded as one of the underrated cultural export of the country to the West. The practice of bathing has been adapted in health and wellness centers, and spas. They are also used for heat therapy and de-stressing. Soaking yourself in hot water allows your body to detoxify as the skin pores open up. This practice is also used to help lose weight. If you expect a stressful, high-powered day, having a good Japanese bath shower is something that you can look forward to.
