Bluefin tuna fetches record $3.2m at Tokyo auction
A massive bluefin tuna was sold for a record 510.3 million yen at the first tuna auction of the year at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market. The 243-kilogram fish was purchased by Kiyomura Corp, which operates the popular Sushi Zanmai restaurant chain. The annual New Year auction is known for extremely high prices, as the first tuna of the year is believed to bring good luck.
The winning bidder was Kiyoshi Kimura, president of Kiyomura Corp, often called the “Tuna King.” He is famous for paying record-breaking prices at these auctions. Although surprised by the high cost, Kimura said the price rose quickly. This purchase broke his own previous records, including a 333.6 million yen tuna bought in 2019.
The Toyosu fish market’s New Year auction has become a major tourist attraction due to its excitement and tradition. The auction begins early in the morning and draws both buyers and spectators. After the auction, the record-breaking tuna was served at Sushi Zanmai restaurants, where customers said eating it made them feel lucky as the new year began.
Source : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8d0q16zvzgo
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