Naha Photo Gallery - Tomari Iyumachi Fish Market

Okinawa is surrounded by ocean and there is plenty of fish to eat. The average daily catch ranges from 20-50 tons, with 70% of it being tuna. Home to 24 wholesalers, there are many stalls that offer fresh sashimi and sushi boxes, but you need to be patient to find a place to enjoy the food. They have only a limited number of tables at the market's edges, which are not enough to handle the big crowds. Unfortunately, it's not easy to get here. There is no monorail station nearby and it is a long 3km walk from the city's main bus terminal, with the last stretch under a highway overpass. There is a worker's area where the fish are processed. While it is off-limits to diners and tourists, they have huge windows for you to oberve what's happening.