Gin, the popular fragrant spirit made from juniper berries, is experiencing a global "craft" boom. Expert distilleries are popping up across Japan as well. In central Tokyo, taste botanical gin ...

Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture ... smoky notes to the gin. The gin has a rounded, gently sweet taste that comes from the sake rice. Koji, the key ingredient for fermentation ...

Some of these recipes can get a bit complex though, but if you’re just starting out, you might want a more simple gin ...