The Japanese Bath
by Bruce Smith, Yoshiko Yamamoto
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Book Reviews of The Japanese Bath
Book Review: not very practical
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a beautiful book, but not very practical in terms of how to build your own japanese bath. Having spent some time in Japan, I don't think my relatives, or others in a public bath would appreciate having someone get into the tub BEFORE scubbing down - GROSS! Only rinsing off is not good enough, as the book instucts you to do. Please scrub and rinse before you enter the tub.Book Review: Sources problem
Summary: 3 Stars
Beautiful pictures and instructional text. However, one wonders why the authors included some of the "Resources" they did. Some of these have no website or catalogue. Example: Soko Hardware in San Francisco. So, if you don't live in the Bay Area, including them was almost useless. I would have liked to have seen more sources with which one can view and buy items.Book Review: My dreams come true
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had great difficulty in finding good information about Japanese soaking tubs of the kind that I saw in Japan. This book, written for the U.S. market, not only contains a plethora of wonderful pictures and ideas for the tub I was planning for my bathroom, it included suppliers and other resources that have proven invaluable.Book Review: Inspiring
Summary: 4 Stars
The Japanese Bath introduces the art of the Japanese bath through photo after beautiful photo. If you are inspired to actually install such a bath, you will need to consult additional resources. The book is useful for its inspiring photos, introduction to the "way of the bath," and a limited list of resources. Good inspiration!Book Review: Nice but confusing book
Summary: 3 Stars
The descriptions in the book were appropriate and accurate but the photos were mostly of baths in California! I was really hoping for more photos of actual Japanese baths in Japan, and was confused by the choice to include many California baths.