On a recent trip to Tokyo, I took a morning to document the famous Tsukiji Fish Market after hearing that it was going to be relocated next year. It's been around since 1935, and over 2,000 tons of fish are traded at Tsukiji daily (making it the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world!). The market handles more than 400 different types of seafood, but it's most famous for its bluefin tuna auction. Since the market occupies such valuable real estate in the heart of Tokyo, it's set to be relocated in November 2016 to Toyosu, about a mile-and-a-half away, making way for resort builders and casino operators who plan to build up the spot in preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.
On a recent trip to Tokyo, I took a morning to document the famous Tsukiji Fish Market after hearing that it was going to be relocated next year.
It's been around since 1935, and over 2,000 tons of fish are traded at Tsukiji daily (making it the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world!). The market handles more than 400 different types of seafood, but it's most famous for its bluefin tuna auction.
Since the market occupies such valuable real estate in the heart of Tokyo, it's set to be relocated in November 2016 to Toyosu, about a mile-and-a-half away, making way for resort builders and casino operators who plan to build up the spot in preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.