This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Wakagoi Show 2013 With the growing influence of Asian Koi hobbyists on the main Koi shows in Japan, it probably did not surprise the worldwide Koi scene that last show season was dominated by hobbyists from Indonesia. Felix Denanta won the ZNA show, Yohanes Jusuf...Read More

This entry is part 15 of 15 in the series All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show 2013 It feels great to be present at the place where special moments within the Koi history occur. Actually, history was not made this time, but I would rather name it repetition of history. Anyway, it feels really special to...Read More

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Wakagoi Show 2013Congratulations to Dirk from Elna Koi (Belgium) for winning the Grand Champion titel on the 30th edition of the All Japan Young Koi Show with a Hoshikin Kohaku! This Kohaku also won Adult Champio...Read More

When talking about Shiro Utsuri, people think about the Omosako Koi Farm, which is absolutely correct in my eyes. The Omosako Koi Farm has been awarded with many prizes. Although there are more breeders that are getting closer  and closer to the quality of Omosako Shiro Utsuri. One of these is the Okawa Koi Farm....Read More

This entry is part 13 of 15 in the series All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show 2013 Botan means peony and is a native plant in Japan. Traditionally it is also used in medicin. This is the final blog to complete the series of Major Award winners of the 44th All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show. The...Read More

This entry is part 14 of 15 in the series All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show 2013 The Tsubaki, known as the Camellia, is a genus of flowering plants in the Theaceae family which are spread all over eastern Asia. In Japan the most famous specie is the Camellia Japonica. Tsubaki is also the name of...Read More

This entry is part 12 of 14 in the series All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show 2013The Sakura Awards represent together with the Botan and Tsubaki Awards the Major Awards for the non Go-Sanke varieties. The Sakura awards represent Goshiki, Kawarigoi, Ginrin A, Ginrin B and Kujaku. Because of the strong entries with Goshiki, it is...Read More

This entry is part 10 of 14 in the series All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show 2013 As promised, I will now start to publish the other main winners of the 44th All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show that was held on the 2nd and 3rd of February 2013. In this blog you will see the Kokugyo...Read More

Today I have visited Isawa Nishikigoi Center, established by the famous Toshio Sakai. Although you do not hear a lot from the farm anymore, you should know that his influence in the Koi history is very big. His Matsunosuke bloodline with the crossbreeding of Magoi has resulted in massive improvements of growth and resistance of...Read More

The Major Awards of the All Japan Koi Show exist of exactly 11 Koi. This includes the three main winners that have been introduced to you before: the Grand, Supreme and Best Jumbo Go-Sanke/Jumbo A. In this blog you will find the other eight. Enjoy!Read More