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February 12 | 13 | 14 a > b >c | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18
February 14th, continued |
Carl, Hoshino-san, Senichi Mano and his worker consider several Koi. |
Next, we go to Marusei Koi Farm, where we met Seitaro Hirasawa for tea. |
Of course, tea cups in Niigata are served on Koi plates! |
A group of Nisai at Yagosen Koi Farm! Excellent quality koi of many varities. |
The little Tosai are always hungry at Hiroi Koi Farm - they seem to be saying "Pour food here!" |
Kuniyasu Hiroi was feeding the babies at least once an hour! |
Carl tries shoveling the Japanese way. This sure beats lifting the snow- just push! |
Tadashi Ogawa of Ogawa Koi Farm. He had the most amazing shiro utsuris, and some lovely Kohaku as well. |
Traditional Japanese dinner at the hotel. Starting from the left, the guests were Masaharu Hoshino, Hosekai, Kase, Sean Kelly, and of course our host - Carl Forss. |
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