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Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo, Japan

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December 1st 2008
Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo, Japan My last day in Tokyo had a very early start! I got up at 0340 so I could make it to Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market by 0500. Why so early? Because at 0500 the place is hopping with the fisherman selling their fresh catches and large meguro (Japanese for tuna) are on auction! Here's what Fodor's Exploring Japan had to say about Tsukiji Fish Market: [ ... 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