Toyosu market in Tokyo shows prosperity of New Year

Updated:6 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo (Japan), Jan 24 (ANI): Toyosu market in Tokyo is where the famous Tuna auction is held. Sound of bell in the early morning declares the start of auction. Since the market moved from Tsukiji market (Pre-market) in October last year, it has seen constant upsurge in activities. Here in “Fisheries Wholesale Market Building” domestic and foreign fisheries are gathered and traded. Inside Toyosu market, there is a special public observation course with glass windows where people can observe merchants trading. In January this year, the new tuna auction observation deck was opened for visitors for the first time. The observation glass deck is intended for control food hygiene management unlike previous open Tsukiji market. Still, visitors can hear the sound of bell and dashing cheer. Inside "Fruit and Vegetables Building", there is a wholesale market that handles domestic imported vegetables and fruits. Also there are intermediate wholesale shops where restaurants and local vendors can purchase items. Auctions here are also being held similar to “Fisheries Wholesale Market Building”. A lot of quality vegetables and fruits are gathered here from all over the world. There is also an observation deck provided here, and people can overlook the wholesale space. Toyosu Market is the gate to Japan food market with its variety of energetic scenes attracting lots of visitors and tourists.