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A massive bluefin tuna was sold for nearly $800,000, making it the most expensive seafood at Tokyo’s largest fish market.

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Bluefin Tuna Sells For Nearly $800,000 at Tokyo Auction

Sushi: A massive bluefin tuna was sold for nearly $800,000 in an auction, making it the most expensive seafood at Tokyo’s largest fish market.

  • The ginormous bluefin tuna weighed almost 525 pounds and was purchased by a seafood wholesaler and sushi chain.

  • The next pitstop for the fish will be Onodera, a Michelin-starred sushi restaurant in the Tokyo’s Ginza district.

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‘Beef’ Costars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong Nominated for SAG Awards

SAG: The 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards nominees were announced with ‘Beef’ securing nominations in three television categories.

  • Steven Yeun, who played Danny Cho in the show, was nominated for Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series.

  • Ali Wong, who played Amy Lau in the show, was nominated for Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series.

  • Finally, ‘Beef’ was nominated for the category of Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series.

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