SAPPORO, Japan -- A gin made in Niseko, Hokkaido, has won the top award at an international gin competition, sparking hopes the ski resort can become a year-round tourist hot spot.
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Niseko gin shows Japanese resort offers more than skiing
Distillery wins world's best award at international competition
Ohoro Gin uses underground water from mountain and botanicals for flavor, including locally grown "yachiyanagi" and "nihon hakka." (Photo by Hajime Tsukada)
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