$38,000 tuna flown from Tokyo to Hanoi for a five-chef carving spectacle
Sandy Verma | August 15, 2026 12:24 PM CST
Caught off Oma Town in northern Japan, known for premier tuna, bluefin tuna is priced at 17,000 yen – 20,000 yen (US$107 – $126) per kilogram locally. In Vietnam, it can reach VND6 million ($230) per kilogram.
At this year’s first auction at Toyosu Fish Market, the top bid for a tuna reached $3.2 million for a 243-kilogram fish, CNN reported.
The ritual of carving a tuna is a common feature at events showcasing Japanese culinary culture. Many believe the practice brings good luck, prosperity, and peace.
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