Tokyo gov. unveils delay of Tsukiji market relocation to Toyosu

Tokyo gov. unveils delay of Tsukiji market relocation to Toyosu

Photo taken Aug. 11, 2016, shows the historic Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo. Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike announced on Aug. 31 the postponement of the planned November relocation of the market to the capital's Toyosu waterfront, citing concerns about soil contamination at the new site and mounting costs linked to the project. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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