Friday, December 7, 2007

Tsukiji Fish Market

The Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market, commonly known as Tsukiji fish market (築地市場) is the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. The market handles more than 450 different types of seafood. Every morning (except Sunday) auctions are held from 5 - 9:00 a.m. During this time 15,000 restauranteurs and food sellers from all over the city buy their seafood for the day.

1 comment:

jessyeboo said...

I'd advise that no one wears white clothes at the market. I know when I was there someone did and got fish yuck all over them, and that doesnt wash out. haha.