The 15th Nagaoka Tosai Koi Show was held at Yamakoshi Branch Office on 2nd September.
Low rainfall and lack of water have been a big problem in Niigata this summer but all breeders are trying hard under the difficult situation. Let’s hope for a fruitful autumn!
1st place Taisho Sanshoku bred by Tagami Koi Farm
2nd place Kohaku bred by NND
3rd place Showa bred by Tanaka Koi Farm
Winners
Kotori 子採り
Spawning
Komoyo 小模様
Small patterns
Koinobori 鯉幟
Carp streamer. Traditionally, Japanese families with boys fly Koinobori...
Kokesuki コケすき
This term describes the scale coloring appears thinner than the surrounding...
Kokenami コケ並み
The way how scales are arranged
Koke コケ
scales
Kokugyo 国魚
Literally means national fish. The name for the prize of honor at All Japan...
Kohaku 紅白
Kohaku is a white koi with red markings. This variety was the first one to be...
Kiwa キワ
The side and back edges of the scales. The front edges of the scales are...
Ki Utsuri 黄写り
Black Nishikigoi with yellow patterns. Utsurimono with yellow skin
Kinginrin 金銀鱗
The scales sparkle in gold or silver. Literary kin means gold, and gin means...
Ki Matsuba 黄松葉
Matsuba koi with yellow skin
