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April 11th 2024
Very early start as we won free lottery tickets to the Toyosu Tune Auction. Facts we learnt; 200-400 fresh Tuna per day caught in the Japan sea 1000 frozen p/day caught around Spain/Iran Frozen sells for 3k-4k yen per kilo (£10-£15) Most expensive fresh tuna sold for new year celebrations at $3.1 million for the whole thing. The floor is green to allow a good visual contrast with the red m ... read more

Asia » Japan

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more