Used throughout Japan for centuries London - Arabstoday The amazing thing about traditional “Ofuro” tubs is that, somehow, you start to relax simply by looking at them. This style of tub has been used throughout Japan for centuries to steep away ailments both physical and spiritual, promoting better blood circulation, easing muscle aches and clearing the mind of stress.  However, soap used to damage the wood of  “Ofur0” tubs, but today, modernized Ofuro-inspired tubs made of metal, porcelain and other materials some with therapeutic jets, filtration systems and gas or electric heating components, will let you take away the pain with whatever bath oils and gel.  But for a truly old-school relaxation experience, just slip into one of these retro-modern masterpieces and let the water do its work.