Tokyo Toyosu Market Breaks Tuna Auction Record

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A very big fish was sold in Tokyo. It weighed 535 pounds and cost 3.2 million dollars.

This sale happened at a large market. It was an annual New Year’s auction in Tokyo.

Kiyomura Corp. bought the big tuna fish. The owner runs a popular sushi restaurant chain.

The special fish came from Oma in northern Japan. Oma is famous for its very good quality tuna.

Many tuna fish are sold at this early market. Prices are higher for Oma tuna at this special auction.

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Where was the big fish sold?

The big fish was sold in Tokyo.

Who bought the big tuna fish?

Kiyomura Corp. bought the big tuna fish.

Why is Oma famous?

Oma is famous for its very good quality tuna.

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