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Beautifully colored carp born 200 years-a mutated form of Magoi
In the olden days, residents of former Yamakoshi Village and Ojiya City of Niigata Prefecture used to keep Magoi (black carp) as a source of food for the harsh winter. The origin of Nishikigoi goes back about 200 years ago when Magoi, which is of Central Asian and Persian origin, mutated to survive the sever winter weather. On rare occasions, their offspring were born with colors such as red and yellow and even in patterns. Some of the residents who noticed this change started selective breeding, and after numerous intents, the Koi, which mutated to adapt to Niigata’s fertile soil and climate, have become known in the present world as the “swimming jewel.” Their glamorous colors, magnificent bodies, and elegant swim are a feast for the eyes
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The elegance of the Japanese traditional silk fabric, “KIMONO,” is the root
“Nishiki” in the name “Nishikigoi” means a silk fabric woven with various colors including gold. Japanese traditional customs have it that beautiful and elegant things are referred to as “Nishiki”. Nishikigoi were originally called “Kawarigoi” or “Irogoi,” but just like the Japanese traditional silk fabric “KIMONO,” Nishikigoi possess vivid yet delicate colors and have an overwhelming beauty, so naturally they were given the name “Nishikigoi.”
The pond becomes a showcase of ever-changing beauty
You can appreciate the beauty of a single Nishikigoi. But the real thrill is when you watch a number of Nishikigoi in a pond intermingling with each other. The cocktail of colors of the numerous varieties of Nishikigoi is magnificent, and as the blended colors express an “ever-changing beauty,” you realize the other way to appreciate Nishikigoi. The elegant swim of the 200 varieties of Nishikigoi creates a picturesque beauty which depicts the colorful beauty of all four seasons in Japan.
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Japan’s “national fish” beloved all over the world
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Nishikigoi are easy to care for and friendly, so they are liked worldwide, not only in Japan. They have become so popular outside of Japan that Koi lovers residing overseas are winning championships at Koi shows, where their beauty are vied in. “Nishikigoi” is a Japanese culture created by Japan’s nature and craftsmanship. They are now beloved across the globe as “NISHIKIGOI.”
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