Knives

The wooden handled tool in the upper right with the hook on the end were in use within the market to help move the large heads of Tuna around on the floor and such

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Tsukiji Fish Market

September 20th 2014
I had been given a tip from a co-worker about Tsukiji and decided it was something I would check out. I am certainly glad I did, I found the wholesale market fascinating with the different kinds of fish that were for sale, and what kinds could be kept alive and how and those that could not. Here you can buy fish as small as Krill (likely freeze dried ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Chuo

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

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