Went to the Tsukiji market tour today. Didn't want to wait for the tuna auction. But tour guide had great insight and stories from the merchants. Saw and heard parts of Tsukiji stories and people that I didn't know.
Apparently a bit outside of the inner market is a great place for produce (think expensive musk melons but way before supermarket markup).
New location or old location?
+Vincent H old location. The move is not all of Tsukiji Market, only the inner market. The outer market is staying where it's currently at. Our guide and merchants stated there's a lot of confusion on the actual plans and how it will be implemented.
One merchant stated they'll stay and not move due believing things fall through. Others heard the regulations is not conductive based on business sense. For example, at the new location there's a restriction on road and weight limit for delivery trucks. This adds significant time and frequent trips to deliver and pick up the same goods compared to the old location. Very complicated stuff and stress for those merchants. But definitely a more informative and interesting tour.
+Francis Huang that's bit of bummer, to split into two.