Producer Daisuke Nagaoka introduced two of the game's characters, Rekka and Nishiki, offering a deeper look into the vibrant ...

Macro photography of koi fish. Image via Unsplash Perhaps the most famous legend associated with koi fish is the Chinese tale of the Dragon Gate. According to this ancient story, a vast school of carp ...

Besides its long lineage, the unique color pattern of Taisho Sanshoku koi contributes to its high value. The most expensive one, a Maruten Sanke, fetched $341,990 at a Sakai Fish Farm auction in ...

The Rich Heritage of Koi Culture The cultural significance of Koi fish extends far beyond their aesthetic appeal. In Japanese tradition, these fish symbolize perseverance, courage, and good fortune.

Japanese tattoos are a timeless art form, deeply rooted in history and symbolism, often embodying cultural, spiritual, and intellectual themes. Whether depicting mythical creatures like dragons, ...

Koi pattern on the sleeves as a nod to the fish in Downtown Huntsville's Big Spring Park SPECIALTY JERSEY #1 Japanese Anime Night - April 10 🇯🇵 "Trash Pandas" in Japanese on the chest wordmark ...

Celebrate a trophy catch the way the Japanese fishermen did 200 years ago. A traditional Japanese art form that you can to do at home with a Gyotaku fish print kit.

Imports of Japanese koi were suspended in November 2023, when Chinese authorities stopped renewing import permits to fish farms once they expired from the end of October 2023.

A fish enthusiast from East Dunbartonshire has described the death of his prized Japanese koi carp collection as a "massacre". Steven Smith from Milngavie, who has reared the prized fish for ...

If you’re a fan of ornamental fish, you’ve likely heard of koi fish. Koi fish are renowned for their striking beauty, mesmerizing patterns, and their ability to live up to 200-plus years. But what you ...

This is even contrasted by the koi back tattoo of Kiryu's best friend and eventual enemy, Akira Nishikiyama, with the Japanese legend of koi fish becoming dragons foreshadowing Nishiki's eventual ...