Possibly one of the coolest things I have done in Japan is go to the fish market in Tokyo. We got up at quarter to 5, and took a cab to the already bustling market. We were worried we weren't going to be able to find the tuna auction, but I found the signs that said no entry, and entered. We were early! People were walking around with flashlights and picks to examine the giant tuna.
The auctioneers speak a language that doesn't even resemble Japanese, and the bidders use strange hand signals. The older auctioneers don't have voices left, and just sort of growl out bubbly sounds. Then they take a cigarette break next to the No Smoking sign.
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