How to Take Photos of Your Koi Like a Pro (Videos Too!)
Use these expert tips to take the best photos of your koi possible. From using an umbrella to a koi sleep sedative, join us as we dive into the details of koi photography. Let us know your tips in the comments!
Announcing 1st Kodama Virtual Koi Show 2020!
“The goal of this koi show is to educate & promote the joys of koi keeping as a hobby. We hope to encourage your interest in learning great husbandry for keeping Japanese koi and to support efforts to create more koi masters.” – Taro Kodama...
Let’s Keep Koi in an Aquarium
Many people mistakenly think they need a big yard and big pond to enjoy Koi, but that is not true. We can keep and enjoy Koi with any space even in an indoor aquarium. In Japan, the JNPA (Japan Nishikigoi Promotion Association) promotes keeping Koi in an aquarium. So...
KOI TALK RECAP: Shinoda Koi Farm – History, Challenges, and Grand Champion Bloodline
KOI TALK: Shinoda Koi Farm Recap Video and Slides In the fifth meeting of our series KOI TALK, Taro Kodama interviewed Mr. Masanori Shinoda to reveal the history of Shinoda Koi Farm and the story of his challenges. Join our 1 hr presentation and Q/A! Mr. Shinoda is a...
New Koi for Pond at Kahala Beach Association
Please take a moment to enjoy this story from one of our local beach condominiums in Hawaii with a new beautiful koi pond. After many of the koi were sick and passed away, the staff decided to overhaul the pond structure. This is a story of what we did together to...KOI TALK RECAP: Featuring Kanno Koi Farm – King of Goshiki
KOI TALK: Kanno Koi Farm Recap Video and Slides In the fourth meeting of our series KOI TALK, we interviewed Mr. Kazuhiro Hirasawa from Kanno Koi Farm to learn more about his farm, processes, outlook, and get an inside perspective on their koi breeding plan. Kanno Koi...
Koi Aquaponics Setup – Why Build a Sustainable System
Koi ponds are considered some of the most tranquil and enjoyable ways to use your backyard space… Most koi hobbyists do not consider how to use their pond more effectively, for fish health and for their personal benefit by using aquaponics. What is...KOI TALK RECAP: Featuring Dainichi Koi Farm – Raising Champion Level Gosanke
KOI TALK: Dainichi Koi Farm Recap Video and Slides In the third meeting of our series KOI TALK, we interviewed Mr. Futoshi Mano from Dainichi Koi Farm, to learn more about their farm, processes, outlook, and get an inside perspective on their koi breeding plan....
KOI TALK RECAP: Featuring Omosako Koi Farm – Presenting Shiro Utsuri & Kujyaku
KOI TALK: Omosako Koi Farm Recap Video and Slides Join us for a special event where Mr. Taro Kodama will be interviewed and translated Takayoshi Omosako, of Omosako Koi Farm, so you can learn the exciting details about his koi’s unique lineage to breed Shiro...KOI TALK: Featuring Isa Koi Farm | Behind the Scenes with Niigata Breeders
KOI TALK: Isa Koi Farm Recap Video and Slides Join us for this special event which happened on Wednesday 5/27/20, where Mr. Taro Kodama interviewed and translated Mitsunori Isa, of Isa Koi Farm. Learn the exciting details about his koi’s unique lineage during a...
Study on Health Benefits of Koi Pond Ownership & Backyard Ponds
“In this new technology-rich world, we are more likely to be stressed out, anxious, depressed, and less inclined than ever before to embrace benefit-rich natural environments” (Selhub and Logan, 2012). While Koi ponds are intrinsically fascinating for the...
New Phone Number & How to Contact Kodama Koi
We have been very busy with new customers this season and in order to provide the best service, we’ll be using a new phone line! If you need to call, please contact us using this new number instead. New Phone Number: +1 (833) Koi Love (1-833-564-5683)...
Old Pond Syndrome: Why Your Koi May Appear to Die Randomly & Potential Solutions
When Koi are dying, we don’t always know why… If you are transporting koi or introducing them to a new environment, it is essential to ALWAYS follow strict quarantine measures that protect your koi. This article will help explain the OPS (Old Pond Syndrome)...
How Can I Safely Transport My Koi Fish?
Use these tips to make a big difference in your Koi’s exhaustion and stress levels when bringing your koi to a show, moving them to a new pond, or any other time you have to relocate your pond fish. The health and well-being of your koi is of the utmost...
All Japan Koi Show 2020 – My Recap and Favorite Koi
View pictures of the event, winning koi, winning owners, and Taro’s description of his favorite koi from this historic event in Japan.
Benefits of Salt in Koi Pond & Tips for Safely Using It!
My name is Taro Kodama and when I first started working for my Koi Master father more than 20 years ago, one of the things that surprised me, was that we used salt so much. I mean A LOT of salt! Some of you may have had a similar experience as mine in your koi...ファームツアーのご案内
KODAMA KOI FARM ファームツアー 日本の伝統文化であるKOIを世界に広めるコダマ鯉ファーム 参加日 月曜日から金曜日 12時PM ツアー時間 約15分～30分参加費 ＄10/お一人様 高校生以下 無料 ご予約 email: hiromi@kodamakoifarm.com 電話: +1 (833) Koi Love (1-833-564-5683) 予約制になっておりますので担当ひろみまでご連絡ください。 ファームへの行き方 Getting to the farm ...
Koi Shipping Price Change – Importance of High Quality Service for Koi Happiness
Our family koi farm has a very rich history and appreciation of Nishikigoi. Their safety is of the utmost importance. We love two things above all else: Raising the healthiest, most beautiful koi Uniting koi with new homes and enthusiasts It is our job to ensure that...
Safely Managing Japan KHV Outbreak with New Processes and Technology at the Farm
Learn about recent outbreaks in Japan and how the Kodama team is responding to ensure the safety of all customers from the deadly KHV. We encourage you to read this article for your knowledge of the complicated subject.