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Thulinさんは2005年4月9日に当ツアーに参加しました。 |
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| 2005年10月6日、当ツアーに参加したJoe
Shawさんは、下のすばらしい写真を撮影しました。クリックすると大きな画像がみられます。 |
Photo by Joe Shaw |
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Photo by Mike Kobb
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2005年11月12日、当ツアーに参加いただいた「ｍｉｘｉ」のモナーク由佳さんは、自身のブログで、つぎの文章を発表しました。
 検索でたまたま見つけた「築地市場ツアー」に、マイミクのチャンディカを誘って行ってきた。ツアコンは、某大手荷受会社に勤め築地で鮭を扱ってきたという中村さんと、同じく商社に勤め築地に長年携わってきたという吉野さん。‥‥つづきを読む |
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マグロの競り準備の様子を見事に描いた上の写真は、２００６年５月２日、中国で仕事をして帰国の途中、築地ツアーに参加いただいたシニア・ソフトウェア・エンジニアのマイク・コブさんが撮りました。すばらしい写真とともに、以下のご丁寧な推薦文を寄せてくれました。
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The start of my last full day in Japan came early. Really early. In fact,
I got up at 3:00am. Why in the world would I do such a thing? Well, by
3:45 I had to catch a cab to Tsukiji 4-chome to meet up with Mr. Naoto
Nakamura and Mr. Eizaburo Yoshino, who give guided tours of the famous
Tsukiji fish market and auctions three days a week.
Both of these gentlemen speak very good English and both used to work in
the industry. They're familiar with the markets and have friends who still
work there, so they're able to guide you around behind the scenes to see
the preparation for the auctions for some of the best seafood in the world.
The only rub is, the auctions start early, so if you want to see the preparation
beforehand, you have to get there by about 4am. It's worth it. Just plan
on a nap later in the day.
I might have managed to navigate to the market on my own, but I would never
have seen 1/10th as much as I saw, or understood what little I would have
seen without the expert guidance of Mr. Nakamura and Mr. Yoshino. They
know where it's allowed (and safe!) to go and where to take you for the
most interesting activities at the market. Definitely don't be put off
by the early hour. By the time the tuna auction starts, you will have seen
so much more and will understand how these fish got to be where they are.
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Photo by the Seltzer/Yamamoto family
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右の写真は2006年5月20日、アメリカ・イリノイ州から当ツアーに参加したマイケル・アダムスさんが撮りました。以下の、当ツアーにはもったいなほどの賛辞もいただいております。
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Most tours are of old buildings, museums or ruins. This tour is different
in two ways; It's of a real- life, action-packed enterprise and your guides
are "insiders" who have the knowledge to meaningfully describe
it. Under their care I walked wide-eyed through a labyrinth of sea creatures
and the people who make their living by them. Sights ranged from the errie
fog of the frozen tuna cold processing rooms to the studious gaze of the
buyers figuring what each fish is worth and later, haggling at auction.
It's a fascinating place with a history and rhythm you get to know as no
wandering tourist ever could.
Along the way is an incredible variety of sea life and businesses. The
live fish section is especially interesting and its clear there isn't much
someone won't eat! The market is huge and full of hidden gems I'd have
never found by myself. Mr. Yoshino and Mr. Nakamura are great guys quickly
earn your confidence. No language barriers. These men are experts at their
business and put the changing scenery into perspective, making sense of
the action swirling around you. 4am seems and is awfully early. But, believe
me, its worth it. I'd almost forgotten the fun of being amazed.
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