This entry is part 4 of 7 in the series Ikeage Season 2013 Maruboshi is one the older breeders that really specialized in a certain Koi variety. Before the big earthquake in 2004 the brothers Shoji and Shoichi Hoshino were the Niigata king of Kohaku. Actually, they still produce some great Kohaku at the moment. Please judge...Read More

This entry is part 5 of 7 in the series Ikeage Season 2013 It seems that Isa Koi Farm is conquering the whole of Niigata now this year, as they have won both Grand as Supreme Champion on this years Niigata Nogyosai. By many seen as the 3rd Koi show of the world (behind the...Read More

This entry is part 1 of 7 in the series Ikeage Season 2013 Today I have joined the ikeage of one of my favorite breeders, Maruju. Every time when I am in Japan, I visit the Maruju Koi Farm to check out their annual improvements of (mainly) their Showa. I am really looking forward to...Read More