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The market, which opened in 1966, allows not only professional buyers but also general customers to enter and shop. It features over 75 specialty stores, including seafood, meat, dried goods, groceries, and dining establishments. The seafood area, filled with fresh fish, tuna specialty shops, and dried goods stores, attracts a large crowd starting around 7 AM, creating a lively atmosphere. Some products sell out quickly as soon as they are available, so it's recommended to arrive early to avoid disappointment. Additionally, there are various specialty stores for fruits, vegetables, meats, and Asian ingredients, making it a fun place just to stroll and explore. The grocery stores range from packaging materials to clothing, toys, household goods, and 100-yen shops, offering a comprehensive selection. Tool shops displaying professional-grade cooking utensils, tableware, and kitchen knives are great choices for picking up souvenirs. There are about 15 dining establishments available, serving seafood, curry, and Asian cuisine. A recommended dish at "Nonchalant Shokudo" is the famous "Oomaguro Don" (1,280 yen), which features tuna delivered directly from Tsukiji and is double the portion of a regular tuna bowl. At "Tonkatsu Buta-sama," known for its premium pork, you should try the "Today's Domestic Pork Cutlet Set" (from 1,400 yen), and for drinks, the 100% juice "Honki Juice" (500 yen) is highly recommended.

General customers can freely shop in a vibrant market. It gathers more than 75 specialty stores, including food and grocery shops. There are also as many as 18 dining establishments.