TOKYO: A Japanese sushi entrepreneur paid a record US$3.1mil (RM12.78mil) for a giant tuna at Tokyo’s new fish market, which replaced the world-famous Tsukiji late last year, held its first pre-dawn New Year’s auction. Self-styled “Tuna King” Kiyoshi Kimura paid the top price, which doubled the previous record of 155mil yen (RM5.89mil)also paid by him in 2013. “It’s the best tuna. I was able to buy a delicious, super fresh tuna,” the sushi restaurant chain owner proudly told reporters. “Finally, the first New Year auction was held at Toyosu market,” said Yoshihiko Otaki, a market official.

Source: The Star January 06, 2019 00:45 UTC