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Bluefin Tuna Sells for $1.3 Million, Boosting Japan's Economy

1/5/2025

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A bluefin tuna fetched ¥207 million ($1.3 million) at Tokyo's Toyosu Fish Market, the second-highest price ever recorded.
The 276-kilogram tuna, caught near Aomori, was acquired by the Onodera Group for its sushi restaurants.
The auction commenced at 5:10 a.m., with prices notably exceeding last year's figures.
This sale boosts optimism for Japan's economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A bluefin tuna fetched ¥207 million ($1.3 million) at Tokyo's Toyosu Fish Market, the second-highest price ever recorded.
The 276-kilogram tuna, caught near Aomori, was acquired by the Onodera Group for its sushi restaurants.
The auction commenced at 5:10 a.m., with prices notably exceeding last year's figures.
This sale boosts optimism for Japan's economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.