Never in my life have I seen anything so hectic and crazy work as well as the Tsuki Ji Fish Market. At times I was scared for my life at the possibility of being killed at any corner by a speeding fork lift. Despite the madness, Tsuki works amazingly fast and efficient in order to meet the consumers demands every single day. The flow of tuna was very intense and dramatic. Though I got an amazing behind the scenes tour and lecture, I still cannot say exactly how it all works without the use of computers or modern equipment. After the tour we walked around the outdoor markets in search for an authentic Japanese lunch. It was here that I received the best meal I have had yet, some sort of a Tempura noodle soup. It was a real trip eating it at the counter of the very tiny street vendor, hopefully I will come across more meals like this.
The Isogo plant was a change of pace from Tsuki. It was much more clean and organized. We had to wear hair nets and boots as well as follow other sanitation protocol before we could even get into the factory. I was very impressed with the environmentally friendly ways that they froze their fish using liquefied natural gas which they get from their business partner next door. Everyone on these tours have been so informative, as well as hospitable and am looking forward to the two we have tomorrow.
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