Taisho Sanshoku(Sanke) 大正三色

Taisho Sanshoku(Sanke) 大正三色

by | Dec 14, 2021 | Glossary, Varieties

Taisho Sanshoku has red and black markings on white skin. Taisho is the name of the era (1912-1926) when it was produced and fixed as one of the varieties of Nishikigoi. Sanshoku means tri-color. It is commonly called “Sanke” and liked by many koi...
Shusui 秋翠

Shusui 秋翠

by | Dec 14, 2021 | Glossary, Varieties

Since Shusui was produced by crossing Doitsugoi and Asagi, it has the colors of Asagi and an orderly row of large scales, peculiar to Doitsugoi. The clearer the color of blue is, and the more even the size of the scales are, the better.
Showa Sanshoku 昭和三色

Showa Sanshoku 昭和三色

by | Dec 14, 2021 | Glossary, Varieties

Showa Sanshoku has red and white markings on black skin. Its dynamic marking pattern is very attractive. Like Taisho, Showa came from the name of the era (1926-1989) when it was produced and fixed. It is commonly called Showa.