Ben Cooke

All About Ben Cooke: Originally from Australia, I have lived in Tokyo for three years now. My passions include writing, photography and film while also exploring all aspects of Japan and its culture.

Summer In Japan: Make Your Own Fruit Liqueur

Summer In Japan: Make Your Own Fruit Liqueur

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A Step by Step Guide to Making Japanese Fruit Liqueur

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Japan Travel Heritage

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Past Features

Spring in Tohoku

Food, history and some incredible late-blooming cherry blossoms—Tohoku in spring has it all!

All About Cherry Blossoms in Japan

Savor the 'sakura' nation.

All About Japan's Temples & Shrines

Explore Japan's enduring spiritual history.

All About Surviving Winter in Japan

Keep safe and warm this winter with our top tips and tricks.

Japan is home to more snow than you'd know!