In pictures: The final days of Tokyo’s historic fish market


Huge: A restaurant owner checks the quality of the tuna at the daily auction which takes place at Tsukiji in the wee hours of the morning.

The Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo needs little introduction. The world’s biggest wholesale fish and seafood market is famous for live tuna auctions and is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.

To make way for development, the market will be relocated, a move that was initially set to take place this month.

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