Comments on: Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo Japan (Vlog Ep. 12)

By: Nora

Nora — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 09:03:10 +0000

In reply to Rob.

Hey Rob,
To be honest, it hadn’t occurred to me to go early anyway not to see the tuna auction but the other auctions.
And how cool that you found an out-of-the-way sushi breakfast spot to dine with some fishermen! What fun.

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 01:13:09 +0000

The fish market was one of my favorite experiences when I was in Tokyo. Getting there at 6 am wasn’t easy (because it means waking at 5 am), but well worth the sleep deprivation. With a bunch of my business compatriots (going with others is highly recommended), we wandered the inner market, marveled at the subtlety of the bidders responding to a highly animated seafood auctioneer, and ended our visit with a sushi and beer breakfast at 8 am with some fishermen at an ad hoc bar in the outer market. Great fun.

By: Nora

Nora — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 07:15:11 +0000

In reply to Nienke.

Hi Nienke,
Indeed, the sushi in Tokyo is a force to be reckoned with! However I must admit that the sushi at the fish market – although delightful – seemed a bit overpriced. I later visited restaurants where I ordered similar dishes and spent about 2/3 of the price for it.
When they talk about “fresh” sushi, it’s a bit of a fallacy anyway, because most “fresh” fish is frozen first anyway! Ha ha! So I’m a bit skeptical as to whether the fish at Tsukiji fish market was any more fresh than other places in Tokyo. I don’t know!

By: Nienke

Nienke — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:26:45 +0000

I never made it to the tuna auction either, but have been to the fish market twice on previous travels and it’s amazing!! Missing Tokyo and super fresh sushi now!!

By: Nora

Nora — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:58:25 +0000

In reply to Izy Berry.

LOL – glad you enjoyed the music….I’m terrible at selecting tracks; I usually just get tired after about 30 mins and go with the next track I listen to. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t!! 😉
When are you arriving in Tokyo?

By: Nora

Nora — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:56:46 +0000

In reply to Tom Bentley. Thanks, Tom! Yeah, Japan has been an experience. I do so love Asian food and flavours though.....thank goodness we can find similar marketplaces around the world, huh?

By: Izy Berry

Izy Berry — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 08:14:19 +0000

Love that she’s wearing a kimono! Taking your advice and definitely getting a guide when I go 🙂 Thanks Nora! That background music is funny haha

By: Tom Bentley

Tom Bentley — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 17:03:16 +0000

Nora, loved the tour—what a dynamic place. I spent a lot of time at Pikes Place Market when I lived in Seattle long ago, and it had some flavors of that, although with Asian seasonings. Very fun to see you having fun in yet another interesting place.