KOISHI | Koi Breeders-Creators of Living Jewels

Japanese Nishikigoi (koi) attract koi hobbyists from around the world. Many amazing people have devoted their whole life to breeding beautiful Nishikigoi. Mr. Mamoru Kodama, world-renowned koi expert and author will introduce these respectable breeders to you. Koishi was written in an interview style. Kodama, personally visited over 50 breeders in Niigata, Japan over a period of 20 years to gather this information. There are six topics covered during the interview: history, policy of the breeder, method that the breeder practices, size of their operation, best time to visit them and the most important points to remember when you purchase their koi, and a detailed descriptions of the koi that represents their farm. There are many fascinating details you will learn nowhere else. Quotes from Dick Benbow, long-time koi hobbyist: Through the pages of this book you will learn about the generations of families that went into the vision and creation of the color varieties that we now appreciate. ...Mr. Kodama's relaxed interview style breaks down in simple terms information you can use,... Koi produced by the various farms are skillfully analyzed to better define what is unique about their characteristics...We are able to appreciate the Koi families and their passion, pride and hard work that it takes to put their name on their brand of Koi. Quote from Taro Kodama, President Kodama Koi Farm in Hawaii, USA and son of Mr. Mamoru Kodama: Koi are a living art. How beautiful they can become depends on various things, but breeders are an important factor. By knowing who bred the koi, hobbyists can learn which koi will become more beautiful in their ponds. This experience will help them buy koi next time. We believe the koi breeder is one of the most important secrets in koi hunting.