Inspecting tuna before the auction at Tsukiji Fish Market. Tokyo

Each tuna is marked with a Japanese character (hiragana, I believe) in red paint, the tail is removed and a deep slice is cut just above the tail area so that prospective buyers can inspect the tuna before the bidding begins

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Taken on April 18, 2012