Tokyo Cheapo's Guide To Toyosu Fish Market

Above, yours truly having some fun at the Tsukiji Fish Market outer market. The outer market is still open.

Back in December 2010 (hard to believe it's almost ten years since then) I visited the Tsukiji Fish Market and had a great sushi meal at a restaurant at the Outer Market.

Since then, the Tsukiji Fish Market relocated to Toyosu, but the outer market remains in Tsukiji.

Tokyo Cheapo has a full guide for those who want to visit the new Toyosu Fish Market.

They begin it with:

First, Tsukiji Fish Market was slated to close its doors in November, 2016. Then the move got pushed back. And back. And back some more. But the relocation happened at last, with the inner market officially re-opening at the Toyosu waterfront district on October 11, 2018. Over 600 merchants made the move. Important note: Tsukiji’s outer market, which features numerous shops and restaurants, is staying put and some great tours are available for an insider’s view. 

With the opening of the new Tokyo fish market venue, time has officially run out for those who had hoped to see the live tuna auction in its original state at Tsukiji. The Tsukiji tuna auction closed to the public on September 15, 2018. But the new tuna auction at Toyosu opened to the public in mid-January, 2019. Find out what to expect, and when, below.

To read more, go here. 

Things To Do In Tokyo For the Jet Lagged

Above, early morning at the Tsukiji Outer Market. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

For those arriving in Tokyo, Japan after a long flight and suffering from jet lag, Live Japan has some suggestions on what to do during their "first day" in the city.

Thankfully, Tokyo has plenty to see and do no matter what time one arrives.

They begin with:

Fatigue from the long flight, jet lag, and adjusting your internal clock when visiting Japan can be daunting. Plus when your flight arrives late at night or early in the morning - before public transport starts up or business facilities open - some may feel like they are wasting their time. 

But don’t worry! Tokyo has plenty of spots where you can have fun from late at night to early morning. Take advantage of your jet lag and experience things that can only be done late at night or early in the morning!

To read more, go here.