Though I have been aware of the existance of fish markets, apart from an empty, hosed down, slightly fishy smelling section of the general market area, I have never seen one. I’ve heard tales of the fish market goings on, but due to my inability to wake up early enough, the only reason to believe that such events happen are the fresh yummy fish served at lunch time.

Well, at least there is one jet lag benefit. Our second morning in Tokyo, Chris and I were all bringt eyed and bushy tailed at 5:30 AM and ready to visit the Tokyo Fish Market.

Tokyo Fish Market

The place is absolutely nuts. There are buckets upon buckets of every kind of fish and sea creature imaginable accessed by small corridors through which little carts with oil barrel shaped motors zoom about. The carts deliver fish from the vendors to the trucks and motorcycles (from stores and restaurants I guess…) parked outside.

Here is a better picture from National Geographic along with a link to their article about how huge the Tokyo Fish market is.