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February 16th
In front of the Hokuetsu Koi Center.

Carl looks to see if there is anything there that might fill a client order.

You know when you're in Niigata - all the signs on the road are advertisements for Koi breeders. This one directs you to Isa Farm, breeder of fine Showa.

Although this may look like the plumbing has sprung a leak, it is actually the system they use all over the prefecture for snow and ice removal on walkways and some busy city streets where there is no place to blow the snow.

Carl and Torazo of Torazo Koi Farm.

Tsuyoshi Kawakami is known for his amazing Kohaku. Carl looks at the koi for sale.

A wonderful Japanese House - this one is at the Dianichi Koi Farm.

This snow guard in Yamakoshi Village is supported by cables anchored into the cliff above. They are well prepared to deal with Niiagta winters.