A Japan Photo per Day – Early Closing Tsukiji Shops

Although the Tsukiji Fish Market is a major attraction for foreign visitors, I haven’t visited it until now. I guess tuna auctions don’t appeal to me too much. But I visited Tsukiji several times, and I have beautiful memories there (like the Bon Odori from Tsukiji Hongwan-ji).
One morning, wandering near the Fish Market, I noticed something unusual: the shops were… closing, before noon! Actually, because the market opens at 3 AM, it is normal to wrap up the day at 11 AM… like this みやこ shop:

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Tsukiji Shops, Tokyo
Tsukiji Shops, Tokyo

Info:

Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 20mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/250s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200

Yesterday’s Japan Photo: Still crowded at Gundam Cafe


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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 Japan, Tokyo

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