All You Need to Know About Toyosu and Tsukiji Markets

"Japan’s largest market now occupies a larger space in Toyosu, offering the best quality ingredients—from fresh seafood and meat to vegetables and fruits—and one of its must-see highlights is the live tuna auction: through glass windows you can watch tuna professionals quietly examine each fish before raising their hands to bid, a spectacle for first-time visitors where prices can soar (at the first auction in 2024, one bluefin sold for almost a million U.S. dollars). Many restaurants and eateries open early, making it a great place to grab breakfast; on the third floor of Suisan Nakaoroshi Uribatou, the building opposite the auction, local favorites range from sushi and unagi (grilled eel) to tonkatsu, gyudon, and curry rice." - Kyoko Nakayama