With its traditional culture of hot springs, Japan has a love affair with baths and many Japanese enjoy a nice soak in the bathtub as part of their daily routine. As a result, the Japanese market for bath products continues to thrive.

When it comes to bath salts, we have seen some unusual varieties before. Everything from miso soup and curried rice to Kentucky Fried Chicken has been featured in bath salts here in Japan.

Dreaming Bath Time Series: "Dog Image Bath Powder"

Therefore, it may come as no surprise for Japan-watchers that doggy-themed bath salts should also appear on the market. Dreams Inc. has created three varieties, Shiba Inu, Pomeranian and Toy Poodle.

Whether they conjure up images of bathing your dog, bathing with your dog or just behaving like a dog, these bath salts are sure to remind you of your favorite canine.

SHIBA: Shiba Inu

The Shiba Inu variety has a gentle orange hue and a fragrance designed with the image of "a Shiba Inu who has been playing in the fields."

POME: Pomeranian

The Pomeranian variety has a gentle pink hue and a fragrance designed with the image of "a Pomeranian who has been playing in a fruit orchard."

TOY POO: Toy Poodle

Don't let the unfortunately worded abbreviation turn you off. The Toy Poodle variety is surely a pleasantly smelling bath powder packet with a gentle yellow hue and a fragrance designed with the image of "a Toy Poodle who has been playing in a field of flowers."

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Dog Image Bath Powder is one of a series of themed bath salts in the Dreaming Bath Time series which also includes "Nekomote," fragrances that will make you popular with cats, "Ojisama Bath Powder," fragrances that will conjure up images of handsome mature men, "Space Bath Powder," which will evoke "the fragrance of a spacesuit after going for a spacewalk," and "Bread Image Bath Powder," fragrances that will evoke your favorite breakfast foods such as toast with strawberry jam, bacon and eggs, and bananas.

Where to buy

"Dog Image Bath Powder" and all the other salts in the series are available for purchase online here. Each packet costs JPY 378 (tax incl.) or you can buy a set of three for JPY 1,134 (tax incl.)