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Tsukiji – The big tuna!

After the sushi breakfast, we explored more of the market. We checked out some handmade knives that were very tempting to buy, but I told myself I already have too many (good) kitchen knives, and that a shop in this location was likely targeting tourists too much. I later read some reviews that confirmed that, with people having bought knives that turned out to have defects. So, I am glad I decided not to buy any. We checked out more food places and bought some mochi for dessert.

Strawberry on top of mochi More food stalls Pickles galore
Tsukiji market: mochi, fish and things

As one of the last things we ran into, we found a place that was starting to process a big tuna. We were able to get a good position to video much of the process. Quite impressive.

Today's Special! The Big Katuna Starting separation of the loin One loin quarter removed The deep red, lean Akami (back/dorsal) and the richer, pinker Chutoro (mid-belly/flank), with the fattiest belly part being Otoro Another big piece removed
Tsukiji market big tuna

From there, we made our way back towards the station, although our destination was a little beyond the station, and closer to our hotel: Hamarikyu Gardens.

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