Hi spot on Nishikigoi’s lips

Spawning

Small patterns

Carp streamer. Traditionally, Japanese families with boys fly Koinobori outdoors to celebrate Children Day (5th of May) because the carp is a symbol of a...

This term describes the scale coloring appears thinner than the surrounding scales and looks transparent. The color appears scattered and lacks uniformity

The way how scales are arranged

scales

Literally means national fish. The name for the prize of honor at All Japan Koi Show and All Japan Young Koi Show

Kohaku is a white koi with red markings. This variety was the first one to be fixed. Because of the Japanese flag, red and white...

The side and back edges of the scales. The front edges of the scales are called “sashi”