A trip to Japan is essential for all serious hobbyists
T
here really is no substitute for spending time on a real Japanese koi farm. It’s an amazing experience which I have been lucky enough to take part in on a number of occasions. The scenery is amazing and, of course, the koi are just stunning. But what really struck me every time was the
sincere warm welcome that awaits everyone. The koi breeders have well trodden paths to their doors with footprints made from all four corners of the world. The next thing that grabs you is the choice of koi. It’s only when given the option
of so many koi to buy that you are able to really get down to appreciating each one. It’s a bit like trying to decide who should get the leading lady role in the The Wizard of OZ when you’re down to the last three contestants; each has so much to offer and they could all do the job! But what will really hit you is the breeder’s willingness and enthusiasm to share
his knowledge. This is where the real value of the trip comes in. You learn so much about what works with koi and the techniques employed when caring for them. You then take this new found knowledge home with you and use it for ever. Tim Wadington’s article this month gives an insight into a year in the life of a
koi breeder. It’s easy to see that the ‘koi industry’ is alive and fl ourishing as an international business. Once simple koi farmers, they now run 24/7 businesses with global reaches. The image might be of the simple good life, but the reality is quite different. Koi farms are in fact sophisticated businesses that feed an insatiable growing demand.
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Front cover: 85cm Shusui, Bi Best ini Variety All Japan Show, Claudine & Lancelot Marx
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