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Tsukiji Fish Market

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May 7th 2008
Forgot to mention that we got up at 4,30am this morning to go to the fish mrket at Tsukiji which was really weird. It's like walking around a wholesalers and really getting in the way! They were loads of really massive and horrid fish being cut up and sold!! If you like fish then I guess this is the place for you. Steve loved it!! ... 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