How to Take a Japanese Bath - Zzz Author:Leonard Koren, Suehiro Maruo Exotic/ Relaxing / Sanitary / Spiritual... Since ancient times bathing in Japan has offered spiritual contentment through the purification and cleansing of the physical body. Drawn in an adult "Japanese comic book" style, this book is a guide to exotic ritual as well as a curious objet. With illustrations by Suehiro Maruo.