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Yaizu Commercial Fishing Port

Yaizu port is one of the most famous commercial fishing ports in Japan. It is home to inshore and offshore commercial fishing vessels, and also well known as the biggest base of tuna distant-water fishery.  It is the top Japanese commercial fishing port in terms of money value of seafood, mostly due to the catches of tuna. The total value for landings was ￥45.9 billion for 2012.

Many tuna boats, whose average weight is 1500 tons, set off from the port, going as far as Indian Ocean, South Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean. After 12-14 math voyage, they return to their base, Yaizu fishing port. 

Because of the high fishery yield of tuna, bonito, mackerel and other fish, the fishery has been the main industry of Yaizu City. Many factories and companies related to the industry create the city's peculiar atmosphere. In and around the port, visitors will find many see food restaurants which serve local sea food cuisines. 

Access: 10 minutes' walk from JR Yaizu Station.

(By I. Aoki) 

＊Not only I. Aoki but also other FUSION members can guide you through Yaizu Port !
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