This entry is part 3 of 7 in the series Ikeage Season 2013It was a exciting battle on the Niigata Nogyosai. It was Dominika Walus that brought us this beautiful shot of the tricolored winner that is originating from the Isa Koi Farm. With 85 cm, a surprising pattern that is carried on a strong...Read More

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Ikeage Season 2013I have now just got my hands on a picture of the Grand Champion of the 60th edition of the Nagaoka Koi Show. This 83 centimeter long giant, bred by Hisato Nogami of the Nagomi Koi Farm we will for sure see back...Read More

This entry is part 2 of 7 in the series Ikeage Season 2013I have now just got my hands on a picture of the Grand Champion of the 60th edition of the Nagaoka Koi Show. This 83 centimeter long giant, bred by Hisato Nogami of the Nagomi Koi Farm we will for sure see back...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

When you think I gave you wrong expectations of the auctions that were recently held with my previous blog, you now know I wasn’t! Where the previous auction records were 11 million (Dainichi Kohaku in 2011), 13 million (Sakai Fish Farm Sanke in 2011) and since today the most expensive auction Koi is bought for an astonishing...Read More

The big three are starting up the season again with their famous Koi auctions. Momotaro, Sakai Fish Farm and Dainichi Koi Farm will held their auctions at respectively 1, 3 and 7 October. When you are looking for a spectacular Koi and have some deep pockets, you should not let this chance to buy some...Read More

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series In the bowl My Hirata Sanke, do you still remember her? Almost two years ago I have received her as a gift in return of all my help to Takashi Hirasawa, also known as Hirata. This Sanke now swims happily in my pond and this...Read More

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Discovering the Matsunosuke bloodline Last February I went to visit the Isawa Nishikigoi Center, better known as the Koi Farm of Toshio Sakai. His son, Toshikatsu (or Toshi) Sakai introduced me to his vision of their famous Matsunosuke bloodline. In this first part of the...Read More

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Holland Koi Show 2013The highest honour that was available to receive this weekend during the Holland Koi Show 2013 went to Koifarm ND; where ND stand for the initials of the man who sees this lovely Kohaku as his personal favourite. The Koi is 7...Read More

This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Holland Koi Show 2013For the real Koi lover it is not a surprise, as they already know about this event for ages. But it is always nice to know what you can expect with the next edition. Just continue reading on and you will find...Read More