Educational Articles on Koi
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muji-無地
Muji 無地 Muji literally means "no pattern". As Nishikigoi terms, Muji stands...
Tancho 丹頂
Tancho 丹頂 A rounded pattern named after Tancho crane that has a rounded red...
Kego 毛子
Kego 毛子 Newborn Nishikigoi. Baby fry just after hatching. ** 子 (ko) means...
Hirenaga 鰭長
Hirenaga 鰭長 Hire鰭 means dorsal fins, naga長 means long. Hirenaga Nishikigoi...
Young/Junior Koi Show Season is about to start in Japan
Wakagoi 若鯉 = Young Koi waka 若 means young and goi/koi 鯉 means koi. Yougyo 幼魚...
Kanoko moyo 鹿の子模様
Kanoko moyo 鹿の子模様 Kanoko moyo means a dappled pattern (traditional Japanese...
Appreciation of Koi (4) The charm of “Doctrine” lies in its large scales or bare body
Appreciation of Koi Part 4: The charm of “Doctrine” lies in its large scales...
Appreciation of Koi (3) About colors: black, white, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, purple, gold and silver
Appreciation of Koi Part 3: About colors: black, white, red, orange, yellow,...
Appreciation of Koi (2) Fish Body: the main part of fish itself
Appreciation of Koi Part 2: Fish Body: the main part of fish...
Appreciation of Koi (1) About Figure, Colors and Pattern
Appreciation of Koi Part 1: About Figure, Colors and Pattern“Koi”, the king of...
Nostalgia of Kimi-Shigure
Nostalgia of Kimi-ShigureView All Rinko Magazine Issues We've Published...
Nishikigoi Organization in Japan
There are 2 major Nishikigoi organizations in Japan, Shinkokai for breeders...
