Japan Tsukiji Fish Market

Tsukiji Fish Market is the largest fish market in the world but also has fruit and vegetables. Famous for its tuna auctions at the inner market 3:00 am - 6:00 am. The more food focused outer market is more aimed towards tourists.

Dried squid.

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 Wagu beef.

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Tuna graded and priced.

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 Smoked eel.

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One of several laneways in the outer market.

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 Smoked fish.

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Clab.

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Not sure? but the women were flocking in there?

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A snapper mural above the outer market.

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 A couple of guys hanging out.

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 Fishmonger chariot.

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 Layered omlete slices.

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 Dumprings.

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 Hand made knife shop. Japanese knives are some of the best knives available in the world. A lot of skill and mastery goes into the manufacturing of knives in Japan.

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Deba knives for cutting through fish bones, a heavy thick blade. 

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My new hand made Santoku knives, a tall blade and rounded tip make it a versatile knife that is well suited to cutting meat, fish, or vegetables. It’s name literally means “Three-purpose”.

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 a dog in a pram at the market.

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Tsukiji Honganji Temple, 17th-century Buddhist temple.

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Paying respects.

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