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Tsukiji Outer Market

Name: Tsukiji Outer Market
Address: Tokyo, Japan

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Tsukiji Outer Market remains Tokyo's most vibrant food destination even after the inner wholesale market relocated to Toyosu, with over 400 shops and restaurants packed into a warren of bustling alleys near the Sumida River. Food pilgrims come here for the freshest sushi at legendary breakfast counters, premium sashimi, tamagoyaki (rolled egg omelets), and professional kitchen supplies. The market pulses with energy from early morning and the sensory experience of wandering its lanes remains one of Tokyo's most authentic culinary adventures.

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