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Japan's historic Tsukiji market holds final New Year auction

Tokyo'sworld-famousTsukijifishmarkethelditslastpre-dawnNewYear'sauctiononFridaybeforeclosingdownforrelocation,withthehighestbidderpayingmorethan320,000USdollars

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Salmon catch has bad year

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.

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Tokyo's Tsukiji market preserved for posterity in new movie

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.

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Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market holds final new year auction

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.