The pricey fish was caught off the coast of Oma in northern Japan, known as home to the high-quality tuna, and costs 2.1 million yen (US$13,360) per kilogram.
Hundreds of tuna are sold daily at the early morning auction, but prices are significantly higher than usual for the Oma tuna, especially at the celebratory New Year auction.
Due to the popularity of tuna for sushi and sashimi, Pacific bluefin tuna was previously a threatened species, but its stock is recovering following conservation efforts.
Source: CNA
