Kodama Koi Pond Stories 2025
Read stories of amazing pond owners who celebrated 25 years of Kodama Koi Farm and their own koi adventures.
They all shared their passion, friendship, and beautiful koi with us; to be part of this special milestone. One lucky customer won this premium Ginrin Tancho Kohaku koi and all others received a coupon as thank you!
Thank You Kodama Koimmunity for Your Love and Care of Nishikigoi!
“Twenty-five years ago, my father and I dreamed of sharing the beauty of Japanese koi with people around the world. Today, thanks to you, that dream is alive and thriving. It has been an amazing journey filled with friendship, learning, and the deep joy that only koi can bring.
We are honored to celebrate this special milestone with you! We invited you to take part in our Tell Your Koi Story celebration and you went above and beyond in sharing the stories of your koi ponds; the beginning, the challenges, and the beautiful moments. Thank you for making Kodama Koi Farm part of your koi journey.”
Taro Kodama
President | Kodama Koi Farm
All Entries to the 25th Anniversary Koi Story Competition
Winning Customer Story: Tom & Shannon B. – “Finding Strength in Still Water”
Suddenly, I was responsible for a 6,000-gallon pond and 25 koi during a scorching summer, with no idea where to start. But in the face of adversity, we often discover our true strength. With the unwavering support of our family and the Idaho Water Garden and Koi Society, I embarked on a journey of learning. I turned to Kodama for koi food, medications and instructional videos and my confidence began to grow. Maybe I can do this after all!
Customer Story: Estelle C. – “A Lifetime With Living Jewels”
Customer Story: Eric F. – “Rachaeli’s Pond, Where Love Lives, and Silence Speaks”
Customer Story: Les K. – “A Pond, a Passion, and a Piece of Heaven for Les & Dawn.”
Customer Story: Marche B. – “A Family’s Journey, Told in Koi – Marche B.’s Living Legacy in Every Fin”
Customer Story: Thanh T. “From Concrete to Brilliance – Thanh T.’s Evolving Vision, 90% Complete and 100% Passion”
Customer Story: Tadd J. – “Built with Heart, Shared with Joy – A Pond That Keeps Growing”
Customer Story: Rob H. – “Built with Memory, Filled with Peace – Rob’s Living Tribute in Koi”
Customer Story: Christopher K. -“A Dream Pond Nearly a Decade in the Making”
Customer Story: Josh S. – “From Shovel to Sanctuary: How One Father Rebuilt Peace, One Koi at a Time.”
Customer Story: Luke H. – “A Legacy of Love, One Pond at a Time”
Customer Story: Brian R. – “Home-Built Harmony – 3,500 Gallons of Pure Passion, Naturally Filtered”
Customer Story: Steve W. – “Turning Stress into Serenity, One Koi at a Time”
Customer Story: Sean O. – “Inspired by Dad, Fueled by Peace—A Koi Journey Just Beginning”
Customer Story: Jesse L. – “Built by Hand, Remembered by Heart—Even BARF the Koi”
Customer Story: Chris C. – “A Dream 21 Years in the Making—From Army Life to Koi Life.”
Customer Story: Craig S. – “Built for Beauty, Perfected by Nature – A Living Legacy of Kodama Koi”
Customer Story: Anthony V. – “Built by Hand, Powered by Passion – Anthony’s 6,000-Gallon Masterpiece”
Customer Story: Frank G. – “From Backyard Dream to Living Jewels”
Customer Story: Eric C. – “Built by Hands, Bonded by Heart , A Community’s Journey to Koi Joy”
Customer Story: Steven H – “From Backyard Beginnings to a Cross-Country Koi Quest”
Customer Story: Greg M. – “From Pagoda Memories to Backyard Magic – A Family’s Koi Journey Through Joy and Loss”
Customer Story: Douglas L. – “From Clay to Koi – One Man’s Journey to a Japanese-Inspired Paradise”
Customer Story: Robert H. – “Built with Love, Inspired by Her Smile – A Mountain Pond with a Heart for Koi”
Customer Story: Brian B. – “Built by Hand, Remembered by Heart – Where Every Koi Has a Story (Even ‘Barf’)”
Customer Story: Jason L. – “From Whim to Wisdom – Growing a Backyard Oasis, One Koi at a Time”
Customer Story: Blake S. – “From Backyard Project to Family Legacy, A Pond That Grew with Love”
Customer Story: John V. – “A Pond from Heaven – A Father’s Love Reflected in Every Ripple”
Customer Story: Bessie C. – “From Heartbreak to Healing – How Koi, and Kodama, Helped Me Rebuild”
Customer Story: Brian C. – “A Grandfather’s Legacy, A Lifelong Passion – Brian’s Tribute Through Koi”
Customer Story: Henry K. – “Honoring Heritage, Building Beauty, Living the Koi Spirit”
Customer Story: Jerome M – “From Wild Waters to Peaceful Ponds”
Customer Story: Karen P. – “Sharing Jeff’s Heart… with Charlie, the Favorite Koi Child”
Customer Story: Dave G. – “25 Years, One Pond, and a Lifetime of Kodama Koi”
Customer Story: Jeff P. – “18 Years of Grace, Growth, and Gilled Companions – Jeff’s Fintastic Family Legacy”
Customer Story: Alan C – “A Son’s Tribute in Every Ripple – Honoring His Mother Through the Beauty of Koi”
Customer Story: Craig L. – “A Journey of Persistence, Peace, and Pondside Joy”
Customer Story: Edith B. – “A Heart That Never Left the Pond”
Customer Story: Michael M. – “Where a Slope Became Sanctuary, and Koi Became Companions”
Customer Story: Adam W. – “A True Koi Enthusiast Behind the Beauty”
Customer Story: Edwin M. – “From Heartbreak to Hope, Growing Koi Dreams One Pond at a Time”
Customer Story: Noah R. – “Where Passion Meets Precision, and Koi Thrive in Excellence.”
Customer Story: Dung L. – “Eight Years Strong, Celebrating 25 with a Hand-Built Masterpiece”
Customer Story: Lam L. – “Love for Koi that Truly Brought it to Life.”
Customer Story Karen O. “From Fir Trees to a Thriving Koi Pond Paradise”
Customer Story: Arthur F. – “Dedicated to My Aunt”
Customer Story: Joan F.: “Koi, Sake, and Friendship; My Life with Kodama Koi Farm”
