Tuna reaching Toyosu from the world
The Bluefin Tuna Caught in Japanese Waters in 1986
One of the Largest Traded in Tsukiji Market
Weight: 496kg
Length: 2.88m
Girth: 2.36m
This gigantic tuna was caught by the Ikushin-maru tuna longliner in the waters of Tanegashima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture in April 1986. It was brought onto land at Aburatsu Port in Nichinan City, Miyazaki before being transported to Tsukiji Market.
‘Maguro’ (Tuna) From All Over the World
There are five common species of what we call tuna, and each of their habitats of them is different.Bluefin tuna, rated as the finest, are living mainly in the Northern Hemisphere. Southern tuna, also regarded as higher grade, are caught in the Southern Hemisphere. Bigeye tuna, Yellowfin tuna and Albacore are found in more vast area of ocean.
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Bluefin tuna |
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These gigantic tuna reach a length of 3m and can weigh 400kg. Also known as "hon-maguro" (the real tuna) in Japan, these tuna are caught in small quantities, making them valuable. |
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Southern Bluefin tuna |
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Reaching a length of 2m and a weight of 150kg, these tuna are found in cold waters around countries in the Southern Hemisphere such as Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. |
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Bigeye tuna |
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As the name suggests, this species of tuna has big eyes. These tuna tend to reach a length of 2m and a weight of 150kg. They are found in warm waters across a broad area around the equator. |
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Yellowfin tuna |
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Named after their yellow markings, these tuna reach a length of 2m and a weight of 100kg. Like the bigeye tuna, they are found in many warm waters around the equator. |
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Albacore |
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The smallest species in the tuna family, albacores reach a length of around 1m. They are widely distributed across waters around the world, and have long, blade-like pectoral fins. |
