Summary
A bluefin tuna was sold for a record 510.3 million yen ($3.2 million) at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market. The buyer was Kiyomura Corp, a sushi chain operator, whose president, Kiyoshi Kimura, often bids high at these auctions.
Key Facts
- A bluefin tuna was auctioned for 510.3 million yen ($3.2 million) in Tokyo.
- The auction took place at Toyosu fish market, known for high-price auctions.
- Kiyomura Corp, which runs the sushi chain Sushi Zanmai, made the winning bid.
- Kiyoshi Kimura, president of Kiyomura Corp, is called the "Tuna King" for his high bids.
- Previous records set by Kimura include a 333.6 million yen bid in 2019.
- The auction typically attracts both high bidders and tourists.
- The auctioned tuna is intended to be served at Kimura’s restaurants.
