Unique Scales

Unique Scales

The starting point of Nishikigoi appreciation is the orderly arrangement of scales. Koi is written as 鯉 in kanji. The left part of 鯉 is 魚, 魚 means fish and the right part of 鯉 is 里, 里 means a belt of segmented fields. The kanji 里 indicates something orderly arranged....
Japanese RINKO July issue adverts

Japanese RINKO July issue adverts

Japanese RINKO 2022 July issue adverts July issue Front Cover Narita Koi Farm Oishi Fish Farm Konishi Koi Farm Narita Koi Farm 1 Narita Koi Farm 2 Ichiri TK Shoji Uosui Uosui 2 Miyoshi Koi Farm Kachi Koi Farm Narita Information Odakan Kyorin JPD Hanabishi Nishikigoi...
Nishikigoi Organization in Japan

Nishikigoi Organization in Japan

There are 2 major Nishikigoi organizations in Japan, Shinkokai for breeders and dealers, ZNA for hobbyists. Both of them are trying to spread Japanese Koi culture, please contact them if you are interested in joining them.     All Japan Nishikigoi Promotion...
Beautiful mountains in Niigata

Beautiful mountains in Niigata

Always nice to drive through mountains in Niigata, now you can enjoy fresh green before the rainy season comes. Breeders have been busy with spawning and taking care of baby fries.   Find about the spawning season The year of koi breeding district Process of...