'Tuna King' pays record £2.4m for giant bluefin at Tokyo auction - The Guardian

Google News1/5/2026 • Last cited 1/5/2026

Summary

A sushi chain owner, referred to as the 'Tuna King,' set a record by purchasing a giant bluefin tuna for £2.4 million at a Tokyo auction, as reported by The Guardian. Other sources, including Fox Business and BBC, noted the sale price in U.S. dollars as $3.2 million.

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