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Fujio Oomo
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This is my right hand in Japan when it comes to guaranteeing that my koi shipments arrive here in the USA in perfect condition. I am very lucky to have made a business friendship with Fujio Oomo and because of this I have been able to make several other friendships with Fujio's friends who all just happen to be KOI BREEDERS! Besides being my sometimes guide, interpreter and shipper Oomo-san is a Showa breeder. And at that he breeds exclusively High Quality Showa, although occasionally you can buy High Quality Hi Utsuri from him. |
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Hoshino Takeo
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Hoshiyone Koi Farm is a long-established Koi production business that has been ran by three generations, Yonetaro, Yoneichi, and Takeo. The current family head, Takeo, is the leading expert on Ginmatsuba. Even in the recent boom of the splendorous and gorgeous Platinum, Kujaku, and Yamabuki, he kept the astringent lineage of “Gin Matsuba.” He presently focuses on the scales in order to produce distinguished Gin Matsuba. |
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Iwashita
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Mr. Iwashita became involved in the production of Nishikigoi after having experienced a variety of professions. He focuses on the production of Koi that cannot be seen at other Koi farms; he has created new varieties such as Ginrin Asagi and Ginrin Shiroutsuri. His concept is “a complete lineup;” he currently produces more than eighty varieties and maintains a unique approach towards Nishikigoi. |
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Izumiya
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Among many of Niigata’s Koi farms, Izumiya Koi Farm is one of the long-established traditional farms, and Mr. Mano is a person well liked by many breeders. He holds a stirring performance: he has won the overall championship in the 14th All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show of 1982 and the Minister of Agruculture, Forestry and Fishereies prize in the 41st Niigata Nogyosai. Currently, he enthusiastically practices old-fashioned natural breeding methods to produce strong Koi.
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Kaneko
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Kaneko has been in business for a very long time. Started in 1961 by Komei Kaneko and now ran by Yasuaki Kaneko the farm continues to run in its original location in Nigorisawa. |
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Kase
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Each Niigata breeder has strong characters and their own unique policy. Some breeders pursue the beauty of Nishikigoi with an emphasis on Gosanke (Kohaku, Taisho Sanshoku (Sanke) and Showa), while some are always challenging to create a new variety. The breeders at Koshiji Koi Farm commit to creating a wide variety of Koi, and their ponds are always filled with color. They are the original creators of Ginga and Benikumonryu and play a significant role in stabilizing new varieties. |
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Marudo
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Mr. Hirasawa, for 18 years, played an important role in establishing the Dainichi brand. He now actively takes in new approaches such as accepting students from vocational schools. Since he started his own company in 1970, he has been producing Koi with an emphasis on quality, and his goal is to produce Koi that will captivate the world.
Niigata aregional Director All Japan NIshikigoi Promotion Associaition
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Maruju Tanaka
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Maruju has been breeding Nishikigoi for some time and has certainly made an impact in the koi industry today. With an overwhelming selection of Tancho Kohaku you can not find a better selection. |
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Marusho Tanaka
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Marusho koi farm started by Mr. Tanaka some 40 years agao and now ran by his son Makato Tanaka. One of the older koifarms located in Yomogihira village. |
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Nogami
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Founded: 1968 Mr. Nogami, present head of Nogami Koi Farm located in Muikamachi, Nagaoka city, gained training as a staff at Dainichi Koi Farm during its peak for fifteen years. He followed in the footsteps of Nogami Koi Farm in 1994. |
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Otsuka
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Mr. Otsuka’s Asagi took the Category Grand Champion at the 34th and 35th All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show, which established his reputation as an Asagi breeder. In speaking with Mr. Otsuka this October season he will be focusing on Goshiki Showa and Tancho Goskiki. His Goskiki have taken many awards in the “Goshiki Category” at various Koi shows. |
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Suda
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Mr. Kazutaka Suda breeds Nishikigoi in Ojiya-city, Niigata. With a great vision he works hard in making them reality. 90% of the Koi, which he breeds, are shipped outside Japan. |
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Teradomari
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After becoming the Division Champion at the 30th All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show in 1998, Teradomari Koi Farm’s Ginrin Kohaku is now called the “Teradomari Ginrin” and is beloved by Koi lovers all over the world. Family head Mr. Kiichi Hoshino currently focuses on body conformation and quality of the gin scales of his Teradomari Ginrin and is aiming to become the first non-Kohaku/Gosanke Grand Champion at the Show. |
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Torazo
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Urkawa Koi Farm is an old-established business founded in 1917. The world-famous “Torazo Sanshoku” and “Torazo Kohaku” are brand Koi produced by this distinguished farm. The third generation family head, Tsuyoshi Kawakami, has inherited the genealogy in producing mainly Kohaku and has won various awards at Koi Shows throughout Japan. |
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Yagenji
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The Yagenji brothers are very focused accomplishing the visions and goals they have set for the coming years. With award winning Kikusui and a driving goal toward Shiro Utsuri they are becoming very consistent with quality. Certainly keep an eye out for this koi farm in the coming years. |
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Yamamatsu Sakai
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Yamamatsu Koi Farm otherwise known as Matsunosuke, won the championship at the All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show in 1955 for his Taisho Sanshoku (Sanke). Sanke became the trademark of Matsunosuke. Currently, many breeders use Matsunosuke’s Koi as Oyagoi, and a Matsunosuke genealogy brand was established.
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Yozimon
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Hiroi Koi farm has been in business for over 85 yrs. The farm is ran by twin brothers now but the father still watches over the operation with a close eye. |
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