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Matsue Koi Farm specialise in Kohaku, and are the home of the famous Iitsuka Sensuke bloodline. The farm is run by two brothers, of which, Takahiro Iitsuka is the older. Pic taken when dining out. |
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Iitsuka-san's younger brother when about to go out partying in Tokyo with Omosako Takahiro-san, and myself. |
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One of Matsue's mud ponds about to be harvested. |
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Because of the long drop to the water, they used this wonderful setup to winch the Koi from the pond. |
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Iitsuka-san lifting a customers Koi for the camera. |
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"Ooops, nearly dropped it!" |
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This is a Kohaku that we bought and sold as their Nisai Kashira, and then left to grow on. The picture was taken at the All Japan Show in Jan 2009, where she won second prize in 70Bu class. |
