Ofuro or Spaofuro is a wooden bathtub. The ofuro bath has been used by the Japanese for centuries to alleviate physical and spiritual maladies. This bath is an ancient technique of immersion in hot or cold water which takes away tensions and stress, soothes muscular pains, and stimulates the blood circulation and bodily functions. Due to its ability to increase the quality of one's life and health, this oriental tradition has been gaining popularity in several Western countries.