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Furo (風呂), or the more common and polite form ofuro (お風呂), is a Japanese bath and/or bathroom.
- What is furo made from?
- What is a Japanese bath called?
- What is a Japanese hot tub called?
- What is the purpose of ofuro?
What is furo made from?
Because furo is made of wood, its exterior does not get too hot with the heat from inside, from an oil lamp which was used as the light source. This is why a showman can hold a furo in arm and carry it around behind the paper screen, which allows both dynamic and delicate animation technique.
What is a Japanese bath called?
Public baths are called sento in Japan and have a history dating back hundreds of years. Though public bathing originated in the sixth century, bathhouses became popular during the Edo period (1603–1868).
What is a Japanese hot tub called?
A Japanese soaking tub, also called an “ofuro,” is a tub that is traditionally meant to be used exclusively for soaking, not for bathing.
What is the purpose of ofuro?
For the purposes of improving blood circulation and warming up one's body, the water of the ofuro is kept hot, typically within the range of 38 – 42 degrees Celsius. Modern versions of the ofuro usually make use of acrylic and feature different systems that are responsible for filtering and reheating the water.
