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 ...

The nation’s top koi aficionados will bring their most spectacular fish — up to 3 feet long — to South San Jose to compete ...

This gives them an unusual aesthetic that many fish lovers adore. Newcomers should know that Doitsu is a category of koi, and ...

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. Bay Area showered with events throughout April Pebble Beach ...