Tsukiji Fish Market

Just got back from the Tsukiji fish market, and all I can say is wow. We got up at 3:30am and after getting a bit lost in the subway (not train) station, we made our way over there. We waited in line to watch the auction of gigantic tunas for about 20 minutes, only to get in to hear the voice of the auctioneer rattling off bids, which sounded more like him singing a nice a capella tune. We then wandered through the infinite rows of salesmen which offered every type of fish imaginable, and then some. When we were done spectating and dodging back-loading carts whizzing every way around us, we made our way to the front of the market to a little sushi joint named Daiwa. The line was loooong, but so worth it once we made our way in. Toro, sea urchin, hamachi, and so much more is now jumping up and down in our stomachs with joy, even though it's not feeling so good since there's such a large party down there.

Now back in Shinjuku at our hotel checking out bus tours of the city. We want to see it all before we start to explore the individual districts. After getting semi lost this morning when the streets were dead, we need our bearings for when the streets are fully alive.

Hope all's well in the states!