The Niigata mudponds where breeders keep their koi as they grow in the summer season.

Mr. Hosokai with his grandson, and a "grandmother Koi" with her "grand fish" offspring.

These are Tosai. 20,000 of these 6-inch koi swim in hypnotically swirling circles in this tank. We dare you to try to pick just one!

From left to right: Jan Long, winner of the free trip to Japan sponsored by Keirin Koi, Carl Forss, Mr. Otsuka and his son.

From left to right, Jan Long, Mr. Watanabe, and Carl Forss at Jinbei Koi Farm.

Mr. Shinoda with a few of his Ki-Utsuris.