Japan
Est. 1969
Isawa
Nishikigoi
Center
Isawa Nishikigoi Center in Fuefuki, Yamanashi, founded 1969 by Toshio Sakai, co-developed the Matsunosuke Sanke bloodline.
Isawa Nishikigoi Center began producing koi in 1969 in Isawa, Yamanashi Prefecture, using the area's hot-spring water. It was founded by Toshio Sakai, who started it at the age of 18. Toshio is the younger brother of Toshiyuki Sakai of Yamamatsu Koi Farm in Yamakoshi, Niigata, and the two brothers first bred Matsunosuke Sanke in 1974. The farm says its koi have won the top title at the All Japan Nishikigoi Show four times. Toshio Sakai later developed a Matsunosuke bloodline of Showa as well.
Registry Details
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Our current hand-selected koi from this master breeder.
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