Tokyo Gov. unveils delay of Tsukiji market relocation to Toyosu

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike announces at the metropolitan government office on Aug. 31, 2016, the postponement of the planned November relocation of the historic Tsukiji market to the capital's Toyosu waterfront. Koike raised concerns about soil contamination at the new site and mounting costs linked to the project as the main reasons for the delay. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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