Tsukiji - Mercato del pesce di Tokyo

Tsukiji era il più grande mercato all'ingrosso di pesce e frutti di mare del mondo. Il mercato aprì l'11 febbraio 1935 in sostituzione di un mercato più vecchio distrutto dal terremoto del Kanto del 1923 e chiuse il 6 ottobre 2018 per trasferirsi nel nuovo mercato di Toyosu.
L'asta dei tonni era l'attrazione imperdibile di Tsukiji.
L'asta iniziava alle 5.30 del mattino e questo significava che dovevi metterti in coda molto molto presto (almeno alle 2.30 del mattino) dato che solo 120 visitatori al giorno potevano assistere all'asta dei tonni.

Tsukiji - Tokyo fish market - Tuna auction

Tsukiji Fish Market: The Former Home of the World's Largest Fish Market.
Tsukiji Fish Market was a fish market located in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo, Japan. It was the largest fish market in the world by both volume of fish sold and number of traders. The market was closed in 2018 and relocated to Toyosu.
Tsukiji Fish Market was founded in 1935. It was built to replace the previous fish market in Nihonbashi, which was destroyed in the Great Kantō Earthquake of 1923.
The market was a major center for the Japanese fishing industry. It was also a popular tourist destination, with visitors from all over the world coming to see the bustling market and sample the fresh seafood.
The inner market was the main area of the market. It was divided into several sections, each specializing in a different type of seafood. The most famous section was the tuna auction, where some of the world's largest tuna were sold.
The outer market was a large area surrounding the inner market. It was home to a variety of restaurants, shops, and other businesses. The outer market was a great place to find fresh seafood and other Japanese delicacies.
Tsukiji Fish Market was closed in 2018 and relocated to Toyosu. The closure was due to a number of factors, including the aging infrastructure of the market and the need for more space to accommodate the growing demand for seafood.
Tsukiji Fish Market was a landmark of Tokyo and a symbol of the Japanese fishing industry. The market's closure was a major loss for the city and the industry. However, the market's legacy lives on in the many restaurants and shops that continue to sell fresh seafood in the Tsukiji district.