Today I went to a koi show here in Tokyo. My pictures don't do the fish justice - but catch the picture of the champion for an idea of what they really look like. This is a great way to view the very best fish up close but not necessarily the best way to enjoy them. The blue plastic pools in a convention hall with fluorescent lighting just isn't that aesthetic! Much nicer to see them in a pond in a park setting.
There were all types and sizes from a few inches up to over a yard. There were hundreds of fish there. This is just a few of the types. There are also black and white ones, yellow ones, metallic ones, all types. Hey - since you are here, why not vote on the best fish. Just make a comment under your favorite one. I liked the Taisho Sanke and it was one of the first fish I saw when I walked in.
Want to know more about koi? Try this link: Koi Encyclopedia
So, this has been a very good weekend for fish - first Tsukiji and then the koi show. Hope you enjoyed yours...
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