The brighter the fish, the bigger the price tag ... And just like prized dog breeds, Japanese people take koi breeding very seriously. There are regular competitions to name the top koi.

Japanese koi are considered a stronger breed than those in the West, with breeders focusing on maintaining a high-quality gene pool and achieving larger sizes. The best koi fish also rarely leave ...

Koi diplomacy is back with Japanese nishikigoi ... authorities have agreed to resume imports of these vibrantly colored fish, although the reason for the suspension remains unclear.

The nation’s top koi aficionados will bring their most spectacular fish — up to 3 feet long ... or nishikigoi in Japanese. Related Articles Saratoga is springing into activity with annual ...