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I’m currently traveling in Japan, and since I’ve subjected you to seven Armchair Field Trips in the last two weeks, I think instead I’ll let you see for yourselves what I’ve been seeing, via pictures (mine) and links (from elsewhere).
We’ve already talked about wasabi and namako-kabe; now let’s check out the ginormous early-morning Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, the biggest fish and seafood wholesaler in the world. Unfortunately, I haven’t had time to transfer my pictures yet, so here are other people’s:



A few links that will give you more of the flavor (pun intended):
And here’s a restaurant in the market where I had a delicious fishy breakfast this morning!
When I was in Japan a couple of years ago, I followed the suggestions in the guidebooks and went to the fish market early in the morning. Fascinating! Fishes you never saw before. We topped it off by having a meal of sushi at one of the market restaurants. 8:30 in the morning eating the freshest sushi in the world — heaven!
posted by Rhea on 1-2-2007 at 9:50 am