THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
December 8, 2023 at 07:00 JST
Nishikigoi overwhelm the surface of a pond as the camera approaches, at a display facility in Ojiya, Niigata Prefecture, in February 2020. (Asahi Shimbun file photo)
Ornamental carp, or “nishikigoi,” admired as swimming jewels for their colorful brocade patterns, are much sought-after among wealthy people overseas. [Read More]
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