Tsukiji fish market re-opening auctions to tourists
Tsukiji’s ban on tourists at its morning fish auctions will be coming to an end on January 19th (with new security guards on duty):
The local government has decided on the resumption because the tuna auctioning tour is an important part of Tokyo’s tourism business, they said.
When the tours resume, handbills of warning will be given out at the front gate of the market.
The flyers, written in English, Chinese, Korean and Russian, will stipulate bans on flash photography and touching the tuna.
The metropolitan government said it has gained the understanding of market participants, who had complained of some sightseers taking flash photos and touching or poking the tuna with sticks.
If you plan on visiting the auctions on the 19th, be prepared to deal with TV cameras scrutinizing your every action.
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