Spinoff thread: The Ritual of the Japanese Bath

I lived with a Japanese family in rural Oita prefecture. Here is how the bath worked. A gigantic tub was heated to almost unbearably hot temperature. You showered first and then after being completely clean, soaked in the tub for maybe five minutes and then went to bed. Soap never went near the tub. It was for soaking, not cleaning. After you soaked, the next family member did and so forth, all using the same water . It made a lot of sense, was said to be a huge factor in ensuring good sleep, and maintaining health. One of many ideas the Japanese have that are just better than most places.