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I didn’t make it out to the fish market until close to 6am, which is too late to see the real action. In the really early morning hours, auctions take place for the freshest fish possible. On my way through the outer market, I passed this beautiful specimen partially exposed in its Styrofoam container, waiting to be shipped somewhere. Tokyo, Japan. August 2008.

When I decided to have sushi for breakfast at the Tsukiji Fish Market, I ordered omakase. This basically means that the chef prepares what he wants to prepare at the price he sets. This is a picture of the menu outside the restaurant I decided on, which I chose because I liked the way it looked. Lucky for me it was very good, even though most of the items were new to me and it was a gamble. 3600 yen is about $34 USD, if you’re wondering. Tokyo, Japan. August 2008.