ocr: The Japanese bath is different from western-style baths. The bather sits up, washes and rinses before getting in to the tub. Corky writes, "The bath water in the tub can thererore be used by all members of a A traditional family in turn, usually Japanese bath eldest male first down to the youngest bride. It is customary for parents to bathe with small children, and such baths, always at the end of the day, are times of great relaxation and intimacy. - - RETURI
