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Why Tsukiji, Tokyo's Amazing Temple of Fish, Is In Danger

posted by  banzaitokyo | 8 years, 10 months ago

Hiroyuki Hirai has been here for 50 years, each day much the same as the last. He smells strongly of saltwater and cheap soap. His face is friendly and flat as a beaten coin. He chuckles a lot, especially at his own jokes, and his smile animates the deep lines on his face.

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0 | #11454 by  Yubi | 9 years, 9 months ago

Great description on Tsukiji. Visiting Tsukiji got me interested in seeing fish markets in other countries too. Some of the mare larger in size, but the variety at Tsukiji is huge!


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0 | #11455 by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 9 months ago

I visited Tsukiji about 7-8 years ago. It was before they closed it for a while for tourists. I am happy to have been there when it was not that spoiled by the crowds and the trade and auctions were conducted in the traditional manner. The fish restaurants nearby were great by the way. They probably still are.


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