Tokyo'sworld-famousTsukijifishmarkethelditslastpre-dawnNewYear'sauctiononFridaybeforeclosingdownforrelocation,withthehighestbidderpayingmorethan320,000USdollars
The fishing season for autumn salmon is coming to an end, and this year’s take is so poor it is likely to be the lowest in 30 years.
A documentary due out next month provides a time capsule of Tokyo's Tsukiji market, known as "Japan's kitchen," which has played a key role in the development of the nation's world-acclaimed food culture.
The world-renowned Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo held its final new year auction Tuesday, before the much loved fish and food nirvana will be relocated later in the year.