Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market readmits sightseers to tuna auctions

Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market readmits sightseers to tuna auctions

TOKYO, Japan - Visitors watch the popular tuna auction at Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market Jan. 19, the first day after the Tokyo metropolitan government lifted the visitor ban imposed Dec. 15, 2008, due to complaints about visitor behavior. Some 50 sightseers, mainly overseas tourists, saw the auction.

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