There has been a competitive show in the past where nishikigoi fetched a whopping 200 million yen (approximately $1.28 million), and the circle of nishikigoi lovers is expanding worldwide due in part ...

At Niigata’s annual Koi Show, held in November, visitors mill about, gazing at the various colorful carp swimming in large, blue viewing tanks. The term ornamental fish typically brings to mind exotic ...

Nishikigoi are vibrant ornamental fish born from Japanese tradition and are often called “swimming jewels” for their beauty. Since first appearing from a natural mutation over 200 years ago, selective ...

Ornamental carp, or “nishikigoi,” admired as swimming jewels for their colorful brocade patterns, are much sought-after among wealthy people overseas. Since November, however, nishikigoi breeders in ...

While the number of overseas nishikigoi enthusiasts is growing rapidly, there are concerns that demand for, and recognition of, this unique fish within Japan is declining. There are calls for the ...

NIIGATA, Japan -- Nishikigoi, the Japanese ornamental carp known as "swimming jewels," are growing increasingly popular overseas. And Niigata prefecture, north of Tokyo, the country's largest producer ...

Two months after China halted imports from Japan of nishikigoi, or ornamental carp, breeders have started shipping their products to other destinations in an effort to make up for what they hope will ...

NIIGATA, Japan -- The export of nishikigoi, or Japanese ornamental carp, to China is expected to resume after being effectively suspended since November 2023, as China has now approved six carp farms ...

OJIYA, Japan, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The All Japan Nishikigoi Promotion Association, a group of "nishikigoi" (ornamental carp) breeders and dealers, will hold the "55th All Japan Nishikigoi ...