Tokyo Auction Sets Record for Giant Bluefin Tuna at £2.4 Million
In a historic auction, Tokyo's main fish market witnessed a record-breaking sale when a giant bluefin tuna, weighing in at 243kg (536lbs), was sold to sushi entrepreneur Kiyoshi Kimura for an astonishing 510.3m yen (£2.4 million). This monumental transaction has shattered the previous record by nearly £200 million.
Kimura, known as the 'Tuna King', expressed his surprise and delight at securing such a massive catch at the pre-dawn auction, where prices soared unexpectedly. He attributed the high price to its auspicious nature, hoping that consuming it would energize many people.
This sale marks the highest price recorded since comparable data began being collected in 1999, with a previous record of £4.5 million set in 2019 for a slightly smaller specimen.
After the auction, the tuna was dissected and used to create sushi for Kimura's restaurants, selling at approximately 500 yen (£2.40) per roll.
Young customers Minami Sugiyama and Kiyoshi Nishimura expressed their delight over the taste of the bluefin tuna, with Sugiyama describing it as 'auspicious' and 'happy-making'. Their testimonials highlight the significance of such a rare catch in boosting spirits during Japan's new year celebrations.
In a historic auction, Tokyo's main fish market witnessed a record-breaking sale when a giant bluefin tuna, weighing in at 243kg (536lbs), was sold to sushi entrepreneur Kiyoshi Kimura for an astonishing 510.3m yen (£2.4 million). This monumental transaction has shattered the previous record by nearly £200 million.
Kimura, known as the 'Tuna King', expressed his surprise and delight at securing such a massive catch at the pre-dawn auction, where prices soared unexpectedly. He attributed the high price to its auspicious nature, hoping that consuming it would energize many people.
This sale marks the highest price recorded since comparable data began being collected in 1999, with a previous record of £4.5 million set in 2019 for a slightly smaller specimen.
After the auction, the tuna was dissected and used to create sushi for Kimura's restaurants, selling at approximately 500 yen (£2.40) per roll.
Young customers Minami Sugiyama and Kiyoshi Nishimura expressed their delight over the taste of the bluefin tuna, with Sugiyama describing it as 'auspicious' and 'happy-making'. Their testimonials highlight the significance of such a rare catch in boosting spirits during Japan's new year celebrations.
I mean, I get why people are excited about it, especially for sushi fans like Kiyoshi Kimura, but it's just crazy to think about how much that thing weighs! 243kg is massive, right? 
And I love that the tuna was auctioned at dawn - sounds so Japanese, you know? But what really gets me is how this one tuna can bring people together and boost spirits during New Year celebrations. It's all about those little things, like a fresh piece of sushi, to make life more enjoyable 
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It's amazing how something as simple as food can bring people together and boost their spirits, especially during New Year celebrations. The 'Tuna King' is living his best life for sure! 
. And 500 yen per sushi roll? That's crazy! I remember going to those Tokyo restaurants with my grandpa back in the late 90s and they'd have these huge tuna sashimi platters... never thought I'd see the day where one piece would break a record 
. 243kg is massive, that thing's like a small car 
! I'm not surprised the price went up unexpectedly - who wouldn't want to pay top dollar for something that rare? 
Minami Sugiyama and Kiyoshi Nishimura must be living their best lives with that tuna tasting so good 
. It's awesome how this record-breaking sale brings people together and boosts spirits during Japan's new year celebrations 
. Now, I'm craving some bluefin sushi ASAP 
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. First off, 243kg bluefin tuna? That's just insane! I mean, who even wants that much sushi? 
. Anyone else tired of all these auction updates? 
And can you imagine how delicious that sushi must be? 
500 yen per roll is pretty steep, but I guess when you're eating bluefin tuna, it's worth every penny! 
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. Anyway, congrats to Kiyoshi Kimura on his "tuna king" status... I guess 
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you know what's crazy? The price of this huge bluefin tuna is like, not just about the fish itself, but about the vibe it gives off. Kimura is really hoping that eating it will give people a boost, like, energize them or something 
. And in a way, I think he's onto something. When we eat, especially during special occasions like new year, we're not just fueling our bodies, we're also feeding our souls 
maybe we don't need some expensive fish to give us a boost, just, you know, being present and mindful in the moment 
. Anyway, 2.4 million quid is still pretty wild though 
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i mean, who needs supermodels or celebrities when you have giant bluefin tuna? 
. But seriously, £4.5 MILLION was a pretty steep price just last year, so it's no wonder this sale broke the record 
, what's next? sushi for everyone? 
i also had a chat with kiyoshi kimura's nephew and he said his uncle is really proud of how well the tuna turned out in all the restaurants 