The Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market (aka Tsukiji) is ground zero for the seafood consumed in Tokyo. It's like a stock exchange for fish. While the city is sleeping (except for other tourists like yourself), the Fish Market is filled with boats unloading fresh seafood, wholesalers, representatives from restaurants -- and the curious. Breakfast on sushi before … [Read more...] about Tsukiji Fish Market
Business & Commerce
Tokyo Stock Exchange
The Tokyo Stock Exchange is the largest exchange in all of Japan. The best time to visit is at 1:30 p.m. on weekdays -- that's when the Exchange offers a free, English-language tour to visitors (they require that you make reservations in advance; however, we showed up about fifteen minutes early and were easily accommodated). You will spend time watching the trading on the … [Read more...] about Tokyo Stock Exchange