Snow crab sells for record-breaking $46,000 in Japan. (CNN) — A “five shining star” snow crab was auctioned off in Tottori, Japan for a whopping 5 million yen ($46,000) on November 7.

BOSTON — Behind the understated sign is 311 Boston, a Japanese Omakase restaurant. Omakase dining means that customers eat whatever the chef decides to make - there is no set menu.

A “five shining star” snow crab was auctioned off in Tottori, Japan for a record-breaking 5 million yen ($46,000). The coveted crustacean was a male, weighing 1.2 kg (2.7 pounds) and measuring ...

In Japan, fishing season is celebrated with a kick-off auction, called the “festive quotation market,” that took place the day after the opening of crab-hunting season on Nov. 6.

Snow crab season in Japan kicked off with a record auction this week, after a single 1.2-kilogram snow crab sold for an incredible 10 million yen (about $66,000 USD) at the Hamasaka fishing port ...