Kin Showa

Kin Showa

by | Dec 16, 2021 | Glossary, Varieties

Kin Showa was produced by crossing Showa Sanshoku and Ogon. Those with a golden body are called Kin Showa, and those with a platinum sheen are called Gin Showa.
Chagoi

Chagoi

by | Dec 16, 2021 | Glossary, Varieties

This variety is close to the origin of Nishikigoi. Though its body color is brown, its hues vary from dark chocolate brown to light greenish brown.
Tancho Kohaku

Tancho Kohaku

by | Dec 16, 2021 | Glossary, Varieties

White koi with a single Hi patch on the head is called Tancho Kohaku. Probably the red and white color combination makes many foreigners think of the rising-sun flag. It is particularly popular overseas.
Bekko

Bekko

by | Dec 16, 2021 | Glossary, Varieties

Koi with black markings on white skin are called Shiro Bekko. According to the colors of the skin, there are Aka Bekko and Ki Bekko.