A WORLD FAMOUS FISH MARKET
CITY FOCUS | TOKYO
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A s the capital of Japan and the world ’ s most
populous metropolis , Tokyo offers its visitors an opportunity to take in the hustle and bustle of city life , explore its relaxing gardens or experience its local delicacies such as its famous seafood market – and nowadays , the global powerhouse is making the tourism sector its key priority ahead of the upcoming 2020 Olympics .
A WORLD FAMOUS FISH MARKET
Tokyo is synonymous with fresh seafood on sale in the streets of the city and holds the title of the world ’ s largest fish market , as well as being home to the world ’ s biggest wholesale food market of any kind since the launch of the Toyosu Market in early October .
Toyosu Market replaced the historic and popular Tsukiji market after 83 years in operation and is 1.8 times bigger
DECEMBER 2018