Tsukiji

Tokyo:::Tsukiji Fish Market

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March 25th 2008
One of the most interesting experiences I had in Tokyo was the Tsukiji Fish Market. It's a crazy place with trucks going everywhere, tourists almost getting run over by them, and of course lot and lots of fish! But to catch the fish market, you have to arrive there at around 6 AM if you want to see everything. I was lucky enough to visit Tsukiji two times, and it was definitely one of the c ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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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