#TSUKIJI FISH MARKET

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Frenetic marks on borrowed time

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Sushi at breakfast, old Tsukijifish market, Tokyo, dawn

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the smell.

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Not only in Shibuya, but tempura is also the Best food in Shinjuku, Hiroshima and many other Japanese cities. 

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Sakana - A Comic

Sakana is a hilarious, fun, and interesting web comic by Mad Rupert. Read my ramblings here & be sure to read the comic!

I’ve screamed into the void about Sakana by Mad Rupert countless times to friends & social media. It’s a hilarious slice-of-life romcom webcomic available at sakana-comic.com about two brothers and the friends they make while working in a fish market.  Jiro Sakana is a fishmonger at the Tsukiji fish market. He works the cash register while his brother, Taro, butchers the fish in the back.…

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The Health Benefits of Eating Seafood: A Look at Global Seafood Markets

Seafood is a delicious and nutritious source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. The health benefits of eating seafood are numerous, making it an important part of a healthy and balanced diet. In this article, we'll explore the health benefits of seafood and take a look at some of the best seafood markets around the world.

Seafood is low in calories, high in protein, and packed with nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and selenium. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for brain function and heart health, while vitamin D is essential for strong bones and a healthy immune system. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect against cell damage and may even reduce the risk of certain cancers.

One of the best ways to enjoy fresh seafood is to visit local seafood markets. Here are some of the best seafood markets around the world:

Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo, Japan The Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo is the world's largest and busiest fish market, with more than 400 types of seafood available. Visitors can watch the auction of tuna, squid, and other seafood, and then sample fresh sushi at one of the market's many restaurants.

Mercado Central, Santiago, Chile The Mercado Central in Santiago is a bustling market that offers fresh seafood from the Chilean coast. Visitors can sample local delicacies like sea urchin, crab, and scallops, and then enjoy a traditional Chilean meal at one of the market's many restaurants.

Pike Place Market, Seattle, USA The Pike Place Market in Seattle is a popular tourist destination that offers fresh seafood from the Pacific Northwest. Visitors can sample fresh oysters, salmon, and crab, and then enjoy a cup of coffee at the original Starbucks coffee shop located inside the market.

Sydney Fish Market, Sydney, Australia The Sydney Fish Market is the largest market of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, with more than 100 species of seafood available. Visitors can enjoy fresh sushi, oysters, and lobster, and then take a tour of the market's working fishing boats.

Conclusion

Seafood is a healthy and delicious source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Eating seafood can provide numerous health benefits, including improved heart health, brain function, and immune system function. Visiting local seafood markets is a great way to enjoy fresh seafood and experience the local culture. So, the next time you're traveling, be sure to visit the local seafood market and indulge in some of the world's freshest and most delicious seafood.

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Top Markets Of Japan For Food Lovers

Japan is a country that is full of contrasts and variety that has everything from the rich Samurai tradition to stunning landscapes. It is also known for its many shopping places and markets, such as colorful market halls or the traditional Japanese fish market packed with an array of Japanese food options to satisfy every taste. Here is the information about top markets provided by Ninja Food Tours’ Japan local tour guides:

Kyoto's Market

A marquee market for food in Japan. Also called "Kyoto's Kitchen" within the Japanese dialect, Nishiki Market is a long shopping street home to numerous small stores and stands. With a history that spans several centuries, Many of these shops are family-owned establishments that specialize in a particular kind of food and frequently are close to an adjacent shop.

You can pick pickled vegetables (tsukemono), tofu sushi crackers, and other traditional dishes whenever possible. There are also a variety of establishments selling kitchenware designed for hobbyists, chefs, and amateurs. This is all a mere five minutes from Shijo Station, on the Karasuma Subway Line.

Osaka's Market

The iconic shopping streets of Osaka, Dotonbori, and Shinsaibashi warrant the top spot on Your "to visit on your trip to Japan" checklist. Shinsaibashi-Suji is a covered 600-meter arcade brimming with cafes and restaurants selling various local and imported delicacies.

Dotonbori is located further along this pass and is a glowing light show with bright lights and electronic signs. It is most enjoyable at night when the glimmer of the nearby canal is a stunning display. The place is renowned for its many Onomiyaki (pancake) stands and stalls. There is more than just food. Various merchandise, makeup products, bags, and other products await you during your riverside stroll.

If you are looking for the tour guides who can help you find the best restaurants in tokyo and other parts of Japan, feel free to contact us at Ninja Food Tours.

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築地市場　Tsukiji Fish Market Tsukiji Fish Market is a great place to enjoy your breakfast. Tsukuji Fish Market is famous for its seafood but somehow Tamagoyaki(Japanese egg omelet) is one of the popular dishes there. Recently the market has moved from Tsukiji area to a new place and developed a new style. The hard working fishermen and male market vendors or clerks working there are so hot, with chiseled facial features and toned, muscular bodies, that will ignite your sexual fantasies. They are so muscular that they seem to be straight men, but, actually, some are gay - that, doesn’t matter whenever you started fueling your erotic desire.

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Tsukiji Outer Fish Market

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Tsukiji Itadori Bekkan - Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan

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Tsukiji Market - Tokyo por Stephane Rossignol Por Flickr: Tsukiji Market - Tokyo

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tokyo tohoku trip - day 12.

starting the day at tsukiji outer market 築地場外市場, even though the fish market has moved to toyosu, this area remains very popular for fresh seafood and lots of other street food. we came here on a wednesday so a lot of stores are closed, it also means there should be less people, some stores are still super crowded though.

we walked around the market and tried a few street food, fresh sashimi from 築地 斉藤水産, the seafood variety here is plenty, you can ask them what is good for the day as well, everything looks super yummy. all the fish, prawn and sea urchin we ate was really good, very tasty and enjoyable. followed by grilled scallops from 築地うなぎ食堂, which also has grilled eel and other shellfish, another popular option among the crowd. last but not least, tamagoyaki from 築地 山長 is definitely a must-eat, especially for egg lovers like myself, it’s just so fluffy and i like to eat this while it’s freshly cooked.

for lunch, my friend and i went to shutoku 2nd store at tsukiji 秀徳2号店 for the omakase meal, we were served tamagoyaki, 10 pieces of sushi made from various local freshly caught fish, a handroll and miso soup. the chef prepared all the fishes and shell food first before starting to make the sushi. it’s a very enjoyable process to watch as the chef do wonders right in front of you. each fish is very fresh, has slight different texture and taste, and is complimented by various condiments which enhance the flavor. the meal was very satisfying and enjoyable, this was our second visit already.

we grab coffee after the meal at a rustic coffee store - yonemoto coffee 米本珈琲 本店, this store has so many different kind of coffee beans, and the coffee jelly i got is so yummy too. definitely a good place to visit for a great cuppa. after the coffee break, i head to shibuya on my own to continue my exploration, as shibuya has changed a lot recently.

i first did some stationery and souvenir shopping at loft, this is my favorite store to go to as it just has so many things to see and buy, and always something new to discover. they also offer duty free shopping which is very convenient too. after that, i went to shibuya scramble square, a new shopping mall that is super popular right now, to visit shibuya sky, the latest and hottest rooftop observation deck at the moment. i made reservation beforehand, so its very easy to get in with the QR code provided. they have lockers for visitors to store your things which is not allowed on the deck.

the deck is very spacious and windy, and there’s lots of tourists around, there’s also photography service which you can queue up for, otherwise you are free to roam around and take as many photos as you like, and stay as long as you wish to. as the sun goes down, the weather turns cold really quick though, but the sunset was very beautiful to watch. there’s some seating area and hammock and a helipad too. with a rooftop bar at one side which opens at night. it is definitely enjoyable to visit if you like the city view a lot and just wanna feel cool breeze.

when the sky starts to turn dark, i decided to leave and went down the building, and by chance, i found tokyu hands ハンズ on the 10th floor, and did more shopping, this is also one of my favorite place to shop for japanese stationery and home and living items. and this new store at shibuya scramble square is well organized and easy to look around too.

my last stop before heading back home is visiting the mega donki Megaドン・キホーテ渋谷本店 to purchase some souvenirs for friends and family, as this stores is so big, they have anything and everything that you wanna buy at a rather competitive price. i bought quite a few japanese snacks here, the options are endless and it’s also very reasonably priced. only downside is the paying process is long and painful as there’s only limited staff working at the counters for duty free checkout.

for dinner, my friend has prepared a feast at home for the both of us, she bought so many fresh ingredients and cooked a delicious and heartwarming meal. there’s grilled fish, pumpkin, miso soup, fresh vegetables and more. everything is really yummy, and we had a great meal and it’s so just relaxing to be able to have a homecooked meal. our meal ends with the egg pudding i got from shimokitazawa a day before, which is so creamy and the egg taste is really fragrant and rich and not really sweet at all.

to be continued...

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Weekend treat: try to have a tour of Toyosu Market and revisit the place where I stayed before my study abroad at age 16 on our way to the temple and an aquarium shop in Tsukiji!

4/5/2024（Day3 during the Golden Week）

Having walked from the subway station to Toyosu Fish Market in the blazing sun despite May, my parents and I were already exhausted even before we arrived. However, I found the sky this area grander for some reason and felt refreshed myself. Even though I've lived in Japan since I was born, I had never been to Tsukiji nor Toyosu Fish Markets, which I had been feeling sort of inferior to. That was why I came here. Yet, unfortunately, the market was being closed on the day; I should have confirmed its opening time beforehand. Collecting myself, I decided to explore a newer facility next to the market called Senkyakubanrai（千客万来）, a seafood and hot-spring complex themed Edo period, instead.

After we split up for their lunch at a certain restaurant, I hung around the facility for an hour alone. It was really packed to the brim with people from around the world inside, and every single restaurant including a food court had a huge line; I speculated that most of the people lining up in there had to wait more than an hour. The proximity in terms of space and relationship between customers and shopkeepers did bring about a lively atmosphere like I expected the fish market to throughout this complex. I totally enjoyed that although I didn't eat there.

No sooner had I met up with my parents around noon than we headed over to an area which I had been keen to revisit. This waterfront relies on many bridges, which I regard as one of the charms. Dad and I were pleased with the view from Toyosu Bridge and had fun waving people on deck.

The accommodation above is mostly for training sessions and little known; but I still do remember the few days when I stayed here for the pre-departure orientation in my high school days（almost a decade ago）although that turned out a nightmare. At any rate, it was so satisfactory that I could recall how hard I would exert myself to pursue my dream then and feel the days glorious enough to make me energetic again.

In addition, I asked my folks to accompany me there. This place is a mere mall next to the accommodation, yet also one of my retrospective spots in Tokyo regarding my study abroad. Before heading to the hotel for the orientation, I said farewell to mom at the mall. Once I entered the building, all my fragmented memories as to this were put together, and feelings that I couldn't name were evoked. Compared to the touristy spot I mentioned first, this local shopping place wasn't that prosperous, but I took to the quietness, a mix of a metropolis and a suburb, and its European design including a garden, which I could see a strong commitment by everyone involved through.

Next up, I went to Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, a Buddhist temple belonging to the Jodo Shinshu, founded by the monk Shinran, located in the heart of Tokyo since 1679, because I was curious about its famous architecture. At the time, the event featuring Tibet was being held.

In place of Toyosu Fish Market, I managed to feel a certain atmosphere and make the best out of a fish market through Tsukiji Outer Market. There seemed chaos in a good way, and all my senses were vigorously activated like catching fishy smell while passing through the streets to the point where I felt like I wasn't in Japan anymore.

After that, we bumped into a kind of religious parade/festival and its participants carrying a mikoshi, a portable mini shrine that houses a god, on our way to an aquarium shop in the neighborhood. Actually, that was my very first time to see a mikoshi in person（side note: according to the official website, the festival was held by Teppozu Inari Shrine）.

Last but not least, I finally arrived at Paupau Aqua Garden（パウパウアクアガーデン）, a large-scale aquarium shop in Ginza. I've been fond of goldfish since I was in high school somehow and tend to be more excited at tropical fish than penguins of some kind in aquariums. Then, I learned several species through its display, such as celestial eye goldfish and humpback grouper. Overall, I think I did experience Toyosu area to the fullest by walking across bridges, looking out to the ocean, feeling the light breeze, smelling fish or monja, and encountering the so-called matsuri.