Tsukiji Fish Market…
This was an incredible experience at 5 o’clock in the morning… unbelievable performance art! The inspection of the giant sized tuna, the ringing of the bells, the tried and tested expertise of the auctioneer… Fascinating!! And tinged with an edge of sadness that these beautiful creatures are being so over-fished as to be endangered. Ironically, tuna are sent here frozen from all over the world to be auctioned. Watch the way the fish have their owner’s mark painted on when they have been sold. So stunningly beautiful… By 7 o’clock we were hungry and headed to the ‘mecca’ of sushi according to our japanese host Gen. Probably my most expensive breakfast ever at 3000 yen including an early morning beer (£24 yikes) but a truly incredible experience. This sushi chef trained for 20 years in the art of sushi and works in this minute restaurant just on the edge of Tokyo’s fish market. Puts 6 years studying art into perspective!!
ps. Can you tell I’m having the most amazing time here?! Feel completely blessed…
Top Sushi Chef at work…
