Japanese Breeders

This list is not exhaustive...





Breeders







AOKI HARUO


Based in
Ojiya City, Niigata. Has been associated with Hikari Mono and new high quality
varieties. Ground breaking work with Kikokuryu





DAINICHI KOI


Probably one
of the most known breeders in the world. Body and quality are hallmarks of
their koi





GENJIRO KOI


Breeds
Kujaku and Matsuba but more renowned for being the origin of the Sensuke Kohaku
and Tomoin Kohaku. Also produces Taisho Sanke of a pure blood line of the
Sadazo Sanke which are of exceptional quality





HIRANISHI


Creator of
the Kin Showa variety – renowned for seriously strict culling regime


HIRASHIN


Founded in
Niigata in 1959 – specialises in Hi Utsuri and breeds mainly Showa, Goshiki,
Ginrin, Hikari mono and Utsuri mono


HIROI


Genius of
breeding Kawarimono. It is believed that they bred the parent koi of Heisei
Nishiki. Superb GinRin Goshiki and Doitsu Ochiba Shigure


HOSHIKIN


The most
famous breeder of Kohaku – recipient of Grand Champions and Kokugyo (best in
size) prizes





HOSHIYONE


Known as
Yatobei from old days – has been breeding Koi for over 90 years. Breeds Kohaku,
Sanke, Gin Rin Showa and Kujaku. More importantly he keeps and breeds the
bloodline of Gin Matsuba. In 2001 he produced Kokuryu by mixing Doitsu Gin
Matsuba with Kikokuryu


HOSOKAI


Well known
for Asagi and Goshiki. His Asagi have won best in size at All Japan Shows many
times. In addition he breeds Sanke, Kohaku and Chagoi


IGARASHI


Founded in
Mushigame, Niigata in 1962. Breeds mainly Kohaku, Sanke and Showa. Has created
one of the newer varieties Kin Kikokuryu


ISA


Has won the
best in size prize at the all Japan shows many times. He is one of the top
Showa breeders


IWASHITA


Creator of
the Ginrin Asagi in 1999 - breeds
quality Asagi, Kin Kikokuryu and Kikokuryu





IZUMIYA


One of the
distinguished breeders in Niigata. Ogon are his forte due to the beautiful
fukurin that develops when it grows





JINBEI


Founded
around 70 years ago – it was 1957 – 1958 when Jinbei Sanke appeared in the koi
world. The characteristic of the Jinbei
Sanke is the pursuit of sumi quality being “lacquer” like in appearance and
also keeping the bloodline 100% pure





KANEKO


Breeds
mainly Kujaku, Shiro Utsuri, Kohaku, Showa, Sanke and Kawarimono. Such is his
popularity it is often difficult to acquire his fish





KANNO


Receives
quite high reputation with Japanese Koi Breeders – is known for Showa, Taisho
Sanke and Shiro Utsuri





KANSUKE


Founded in
1972 – Kohaku is his famous variety and has won the title of Grand Champion in
30^th ZNA All Japan Show. Characteristics of his Kohaku bloodline are
Hi quality, growth





KOSHIJI
(KASE)


Known for
his Doitsu Kin Showa, Heisei Nishiki, Yamatonishiki, Kikokuryu, Kikusui , Shiro
Utsuri and Kumonryu


MARUBOSHI
(HOSHINO)


Known for
his quality Kohaku – Grand Champion 16^th All Japan Combined Young
Nishikigoi Show. After establishing the famous Maruboshi Kohaku line they are
working to improve their bloodline by challenging to mix other bloods like
sensuke






MARUJYU


Breeder for
over 50 years – Showa, Sanke, Kohaku and Ai
Goromo





MARUMAGO
(HOSHINO)


Known for
Showa – his koi as small as 15cm have been sold for us$1000. Small production
makes his koi more valuable





MARUSAKA


Marusaka
Sanke have won top prizes at All Japan Shows – they are also breeding Kin ki
Utsuri, Kujaku, Ginrin Hariwake and showa


MARUSHO
(IKARASHI)


Famous for
Shiro Utsuri and superior Sanke and Kohaku – expert in the production of Sake





MARUYO


Produced koi
in Niigata since 1952 – Breeds Kohaku, Sanke and Showa. I n addition began
breeding Ki Utsuri in 2001





MIYAISHI


Working on
developing an excellent Kin Showa – there is no breeder who exceeds him in Kin
Showa breeding at the moment


MIYATORA


For over 80
years have been breeding Sanke, Kujaku,
Kohaku, Showa – His quality is well known





NAGASHIMA


One of the
leading breeders in Mushigame – this area is famous for Kohaku and Sanke
However Nagashima is different in that it is focused onShiro Utsuri, Showa and
Ginrin Showa


OTSUKA


One of the
young leading breeders in Niigata His representative work of Goshiki is four
steps Goshiki Sanke





SAKAI


Probably one
of the most famous breeders in the world and is known to grow very big koi –
awards such as Grand Champion at All Japan Shows are testament to their quality


SAKAZUME


Founded in
1932 predominantly breeds Kohaku, Sanke, Showa, Goshiki and Ai Goromo





SEKIGUCHI


Sekiguchi
Showa are known for the brightness of
their Hi and super top quality sumi . years in pursuit of his goal culminated in the Mature Champion at the All
Japan Combined Nishikigoi show





SEKKO


Has spent
his career of more than 40 years breeding ONLY Shiro Utsuri one of the best
breeders of this variety in Japan





SHINODA


Founded in
1952, breeds Ginrin Showa, Doitsu Kohaku, Doitsu Showa and Hi Utsuri. His
Ginrin Showa won Grand Champion at All Niigata Koi Show in 2000 this now acts
as a parent to preserve and improve the bloodline





SUDA


Breeds
Ginrin varieties, Hikarimono, and kumonryu also Gosanke varieties 80% of his
koi are exported

I have yet to visit Japan.It won`t be long.

I hear some of you have been to buy?

Pete

Despite many Japanese writers professing the business name of JiMbei it is, in fact JiNbei.


Peter Waddington.

Thanks Peter, I have amended

All northern breeders listed,what about some of the southern breeders
Matsue
Okawa
Omosako
Yamatoya
Taniguchi
Momotaro
to name a few, I am saving to go next spring.
Be great if someone could add some website links

I think alot of people still consider nigata area the main hub of koi breeders, although the southern dealers are trying to attract westerners.

Nigata is the true home of Koi but for Me I believe the best breeders are in the south, I just love Matsue Kohaku, Momotaro Sanke and Omosako Shiro, and would fill My pond with these very easy. I think I only have one Northern breed koi in My pond. She only went in back in October so will be interesting to see how She develops (exclusive sanke)
I have had many northern Koi since I started keeping KOi,I would say all My southern stuff has turned out better. I would not put this down to logistics, more the amount I have learnt since keeping koi, as everything I have purchased over the last few years, with the exception of a couple has come from a dealer who stocks only koi from the south.

you didnt say yamatoya kohaku justin did you get some of that stuff from duncan for secondry hi



Dermot

that post got Me in trouble You know I am still on the naughty step and think I will be there for some time to come

have you tried any of that stuff duncan has justin? reading on his forum some of the members are useing and getting good
results

Dermot

No not tried it, dont even know how it works. Secondary Hi is genetic so how can You get rid of it. I have seen a certain dealer knock a fish out cut most of its cheeks out then pack with PP paste. I think it worked, but a little barbaric for My taste

its on the koi quest forum m8. topic secondry hi. it was a dye that you apply a few times

Dermot