Hirenaga 鰭長

Hirenaga 鰭長

by | May 14, 2024 | Articles, Varieties

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

by | May 5, 2024 | Articles

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

by | May 1, 2024 | Articles

[ 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....
11th International Junior Koi Show

11th International Junior Koi Show

by | Apr 30, 2024 | Articles, Koi Shows

The 11th International Junior Koi Show was held at Ojiya Gymnasium on 20-21 April. Mr. Benedict Campos and his dealer Tategoi House in Philippine did it again! Mr. Campos won the Grand Champion and Second Grand Champion at the same time this year too.   This show...