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Hot tub for New Zealand

I think that the words of my client are more clear and evocative than any any detailed description I could make:

(…) Thank you for the photographs. It really looks a beautiful work that will give us wonderful moments for a long, long time. My house is on the top of a hill, overlooking a valley and the sunset. I am planting a face of the mountain with oaks, and I will be able to enjoy the view from the bath, as I did in my trips to onsen in Japan.
The water comes from a nearby stream and collected rain water . I am sure it will be a pleasure for all of us to enjoy your wonderfully crafted tub.(…)

Hinoki wood tub AB grade (quarter sawn) w/ overflow top cut
Dimensions are: L1400mm x W900mm x H680mm (ext. dim.) 600mm (deep) .
The bottom of the tub is treated with natural oil and the joints are finished with dowel heads.

The tub has a top overflow cut and is equipped with a water spout.
The client is considering the option of using a tub cover to keep the water warm for a longer period. In this case we recommend to mount the spout on a wall near the tub (and not on the side edge of the tub itself) to allow room to slide the cover underneath.

To cope with the overflow, we can provide a block of wood which perfectly matches the cut!

Spring Outlet Tub (sold out)

sorry, SOLD OUT
New outlet tub for the spring!

Note the beautiful color gradation of the planks of hinoki wood giving the tub a natural look. This compact size tub is great for one person. It also as slightly more depth for you to soak up to your chin.
Here are the details:
Kiso hinoki ofuro.
SIZE: L1100mm x W700mm x H680mm (external
dimensions) 605mm(depth) knotless natural Hinoki bathtub
1) AB grade tub (quarter sawn) : 428,000 JPY
2) Packaging: 1250x850x880 wood box: 31,000. JPY
3) Shipping: Please send us your exact address for a shipping quotation. Either by air or by sea.
For the payment, we accept Credit cards thru PAYPAL or contact us for wire transfer information to our bank account in Japan.

back side of the tub, it also has a copper apron.
Click here to download a drawing of the tub in acrobat format.

The smooth and pristine interior of the tub.

Side view of the tub

Outlet: `beefy` oval tub (sold out)

sorry, SOLD OUT
Another idea, a new outlet tub…

As much as we always strive to optimize the width of our planks, after few months it is inevitable we accumulate a small stock of narrow leftovers.
So, we decided to build a barrel type oval tub without having to pay a yen for the material!
To build this size of tub, 33mm thick planks are more than enough, anyway most of the
wood stripes we had were 45mm thick. It is a shame to plane it down so we decided to go for a `BEEFY` oval tub!

Here is the information and cost about this gorgeous brand new tub.
L1500mm x W700mm x H720mm (external dimensions) 630mm(depth)
knotless natural Asnaro oval shaped bathtub.
bands are in threaded stainless steel wire.
The set is completed with a custom lid split in 2 halves for easy use.
1) AB grade tub (quarter sawn) : 550,000. JPY
2) Packaging: 1650x850x920 wood box: 42,000. JPY
3) Shipment: please let us know your full address so we can take a quote (ocean or air freight)
For the payment, we accept Credit cards thru PAYPAL / or contact us for payment thru wire transfer to our bank account in Japan.
download the drawing in acrobat format: outlet090706.pdf

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ofuro for dojo in Paris

Asnaro wood tub AB grade (straight cut) w/ two internal seats
Dimensions are: L1600mm x W900mm x H690mm (ext. dim.) 604mm (deep)
Bottom is treated with natural oil, joints are built with wood dowel heads.

Imagine a dojo, a martial arts club in a quiet Paris suburb. Imagine the pleasure of entering in an aromatic hot tub after a tought training…

As you know, martial arts principles give great importance to cleaning: both in a literal and symbolic sense. More than cultivating physical strenght, martial arts are a “way” to find a perfectly balanced inner self, to higher ethics and to the appreciation of authentical
things…

This tub has two confronting removable benches and is suitable for up to 4 people.

Asnaro “onsen” for Genova

Asnaro wood tub AB grade (straight cut)
Dimensions are: L1150mm x W700mm x H680mm (ext. dim.) 605mm(depth)
The tub bottom is equipped with a copper apron and the joints are finished with wooden dowels.
With a full set of japanese bath accessories, I am sure that the lucky owner will feel as he is bathing in a japanese onsen!

japanese lifestyle sites

Wabisabi Culture – Cultural association and ryokan (japanese style bed&breakfast). Acknowledged by the tea ceremony school Ura-senke – Roma branch. Ideal for meditation, relaxation and self improvement.

japanese mural
Tile murals designed in Japan, made in Italy – Ceramic tile murals with colorful glass enamel, designed by Japanese artist, Junko Torrini and handmade in Tuscany, Italy.

Japonismus.com (language=french) is a site completely dedicated to living japanese style: tea ceremony, Zen, ceramic art, interior and furniture, japanese gardens and of course bathing! The site is a collection of well documented original columns completed
with links and selected books in case you too become japan-addicted…

www.japononline.com (language=french). This site is a lively community with tons of information about Japan. Look here for articles on Japan, chat & forums, goodies….

Japanese online: look here for japanese lessons, kanji drills, meeting friends and a online japanese goods store!

Japanese ceramic dinnerware – washokki.net – Japanese ceramic tableware – plates, bowls, cups, yakimono – for you and for your gift

Daruma doll – Japanese traditional good luck charm – Daruma doll (dharma doll), Japanese traditional good luck charm

Tub for Norfolk

Asano wood tub AB grade – straight cut – with internal bench.
Dimensions are: L1550mm x W800mm x H660mm (ext. dim.) 570mm (deep).
Plank edge with copper apron.

reference from texas

We received the bath accessories today. Shipping was so quick! My wife loves them! The items are very well made and remind us very much of the time we spent in a ryokan in Kyoto 3 yrs ago on holiday.
FT

“optimized” hinoki outet ofuro (sold out)

* * * sorry, sold out * * *

This tub is made with fine grain rare hinoki wood.
We could assemble some smaller planks we had in stock thus optimizing the use of the material.
Here are the details:
SIZE: L1300mm x W750mm x H640mm (external
dimensions) 560mm(depth) knotless natural Hinoki bathtub.
1) AB grade tub (quarter sawn) : 525,000. JPY
2) Packaging: 1650x850x920 wood box: 36,000. JPY
3) Shipment: please let us know exact address for a quotation.
(both air freight and sea freight so you can compare)
(Use Paypal or contact us for wire transfer to our bank account in Japan.)
download the drawing in acrobat format: outlet091209.pdf
immaculate interior side.

back side

shipping of additional accessories

Thanks Iacopo,
for the fast reply.
(…)
It has been a pleasure working with you,and we are so looking forward to enjoying these special tubs.
We will be mentioning you to all our friends that will see tubs your company makes!
Wishing you peace,
(sign)

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