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The Tsukiji fish market was known for 2 things: being probably the largest wholesale fish market in the world, and its world-famous tuna auction - a glimpse of which we can see in the 2011 documentari Jiro Dreams of Sushi. Is Tsukiji market still open? The wholesale market - known as the inner market - where the tuna auction was held every morning, has been closed since October 6 2018 and relocated to Toyosu market. However the outer market is still open. It spans several streets of…

Often compared with Tokyo, Kyoto is Japan’s most manageable city, one of the world’s greatest walking cities, and perfect for biking, too. It’s laid out on a grid so getting lost is a choice rather than the inevitability like in Tokyo. Walk, rent bicycles or even take public transportation which is reliable, clean, and efficient. Many people understand English and, unlike Tokyo, most are not in a big city hurry so making contact and conversation is easier. Don’t be surprised if people in…

With 3 days in Kyoto, you can see the highlights and dig a bit deeper into the secrets of this amazing Japanese city. Here's the perfect itinerary.