Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Niigata buying trip 2012

We have just returned from our annual Niigata koi buying trip. Check out the pics. Videos to follow shortly.
The welcome sign as you get to Yamakoshi
The breathtaking view of Yamakoshi from Maruju's Koi Farm.
The judging before the koi are released in their holding tanks at the 2012 Ojiya Koi Show.
The holding tanks at the 2012 Ojiya Koi Show.
The grand champion of the 2012 Ojiya Koi Show. A stunning Dainichi Kohaku.

Marusho's tosai during feeding time.
Kohaku, showa and sumi goromo that we purchased from Maruju.
The Maruju showa.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

The 6th Annual Ohana Koi and Goldfish Show Updates

The 6th Annual Ohana Koi and Goldfish Show that was held at the Japanese Cultural Center on Saturday September 29th from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM and September 30th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, was great. Here are some images from the show.
The Grand Champion Lionhead(Ranchu) bread and raised by Ushijima Nishikigoi.
Vel and Bruce standing next to their prize goldfish.
Here are the koi that i entered for the show.