Three Mindful Tea Drinking Experiences in Japan

August 9, 2020

The originators of the Japanese tea ceremony believed that the simple activity of sharing tea with a friend was like the path of a falling cherry blossom. It is a fleeting encounter on a path that can never be exactly repeated. Though the preparing and serving of tea usually follow ritualized movements, each tea gathering is unique. The ancient Japanese tea masters passed down the phrase ichigo ichie. Translations include “one time, one meeting”; “a singular moment, a singular meeting”;

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Greg Goodmacher

My goals are to become a better writer and educator. I want to inform, persuade, and touch others with my words. For over twenty-five years, Japan has been my home and base from which I explore the world. I am a tea enthusiast, hot spring addict, animal lover, snowshoe athlete, environmental activist, professor, and travel and culture writer. Please read my scribbles and join me on my journey around this fantastic planet.