Sorry for the lack of updates! I have just returned from an incredibly hectic trip to Japan, so busy, that I had no chance for doing a 'blog' for this one.

However, it isn't all bad news! We have managed to source a handful of extremely high-class Tosai! We are in a very fortunate position, that the amount of business we do with our chosen breeders, is such that they are happy to let us have just a few of their very top Tategoi. This time, we had freedom to have the choice of each and every one of Takeda Koi Farm's Tosai, something that we have somewhat 'inherited' since Takeda-san passed away in 2007. Only one Koi ever was offered up for sale by Takeda-san several years ago, to a Japanese hobbiest. The Takeda Kohaku this time, were by far the best I have ever seen there, and this bloodline is a very famous one!

At Takigawa Koi Farm, we were allowed just two Tosai this time. But, we got the 'Kashira' from one breeding, and a second Koi from another main parent set.

We have also sourced five Yamatoya Tosai, having the complete run through our choice of two of his three Tategoi ponds.

At Okawa Koi Farm, we have managed to get 7 of their Tategoi, which were also destined for the mud pond. These are incredibly large, and very high quality.

We also have sourced a handful of very nice Omosako Tosai.

To summarise, the photo below, is of the 'highlight Koi' of the trip. These Koi are ones we have bought without even having regard for price... they are quite simply, the absolute best!

If you have any interest in these new Koi, please drop us a line.