Inside Tokyo's Largest and Most Protected Fish Market

TLDRExplore the world's largest and most protected fish market in Tokyo, Japan, where visitors and filming are strictly prohibited. Discover how we managed to sneak in and capture the incredible sights of this hidden market.

Key insights

🐟The Toyosu Fish Market in Tokyo is the largest and most well-protected fish market in the world.

🔒Visitors and filming are strictly prohibited in the market, but we found a way to enter undercover.

💰The market spans over four million square feet and has more security guards than most large banks.

🐠Witness the intense tuna auction, where millions of dollars worth of fish are sold.

🦀Experience the incredible variety of seafood, including live octopus, Maine lobsters, and hairy crabs.

Q&A

Is it difficult to enter and film in the Toyosu Fish Market?

Yes, visitors and filming are strictly prohibited in the market, but we managed to find a way to enter and film undercover.

What makes the Toyosu Fish Market so special?

The Toyosu Fish Market is the largest and most well-protected fish market in the world, spanning over four million square feet and having more security guards than most large banks.

What can you see at the tuna auction?

At the tuna auction, you can witness intense bidding for these prized fish, with prices exceeding a million dollars for the highest-quality tuna.

What other seafood can you find at the market?

The market offers an incredible variety of seafood, including live octopus, Maine lobsters, hairy crabs, and much more.

Is the Toyosu Fish Market open to the public?

No, the market is not open to the public. Only authorized personnel are allowed inside.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the Toyosu Fish Market, the largest and most protected fish market in Tokyo.

02:26Explanation of how we managed to sneak into the market and film while visitors and filming are strictly prohibited.

03:13Overview of the tuna auction, where millions of dollars worth of fish are sold.

04:26Exploration of the market's incredible seafood variety, including octopus, lobsters, and crabs.

08:49Closing remarks about the unique experience of visiting the Toyosu Fish Market.