Kego 毛子

Kego 毛子

Kego 毛子   Newborn Nishikigoi. Baby fry just after hatching. ** 子 (ko) means child. Black fry are called Kuroko 黒子. Only kuroko will be selected in first culling of Showa and Uturimono.   Find Out More About Koi Glossary By Clicking The Link Below! Koi Glossary...
Hirenaga 鰭長

Hirenaga 鰭長

Hirenaga 鰭長 Hire鰭 means dorsal fins, naga長 means long. Hirenaga Nishikigoi refers to Nishikigoi with long fins.   Hirenaga Nishikigoi was produced by Saitama Fisheries Research Institute. In 1977, the reigning Emperor (the Crown Prince at that time) visited there and...
Koinobori

Koinobori

Children’s Day is one of Japan’s national holidays. This is celebrated on May 5th.   You can see the “Koinobori” (koi-shaped streamers) at many places in Japan during this season.   Koinobori is a symbol of being successful in life.  ...
Magazine Issue Update

Magazine Issue Update

[ Magazine Issue Update ] All Magazine Issues   Here’re the 54th All Japan Koi Show issues March 2024 Vol. 50-9 (No.841) April 2024 Vol. 50-11 (No.843) April 2024 Vol. 50-12 (No.844)   Also, Japanese digital RINKO are available for subscription members now....