Oct 30 (Japanese Kitchen Tour) - At Hotomeki Market Ichitaro in Iizuka, Fukuoka, the day starts long before sunrise. Five master craftsmen wield their knives with astonishing speed, processing hundreds of fish before most people wake up. Charcoal fires roar, salt dances through the air, and over 12,000 skewers of yakitori are sold in a single day.
From fresh sashimi to grilled seafood, from sushi to fried dishes—this market is a full-scale food paradise.
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