Today we drove over 2 hours to a breeder called Nagoshi. He lives close to the sea, but by a main road. We selected a few koi here, and checked the Tosai koi after we had lunch with the breeder at a local cafe close to his koi farm.  

Traveled from Isawa ( Snowing as we left ) to Nagoaka via Tokyo today, 5 hours on two trains. Then drop of bags at hotel and hire a car to visit breeders. We visited 9 breeders in a very short time around the hills on a very wet day to just get an idea of […]

Gin Rin Showa ( Won First In Gin Rin Class ) , now black pattern on the head is developing more.
Marutan and Three step kohaku.
Two Sanke from Sakuma, Male & female.
Six mixed Go – Sanke – Doistu Showa, Doistu Sanke, Tancho Kohaku, Marutan Sanke ( 48cm ) and two kohaku. Size range 33 – 48cm.
Sakuma San checking his damaged net/pole, while trying to net koi.