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Rene's Swimming Gems: the Nishiki Koi- Nagaoka, Niigata
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2019
30 mins Episode(s): 1
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Japanese
The Nishiki Koi boasts a beauty that earns it its nickname, "the Swimming Gem". In Nagaoka City in Niigata, many of the koi fish bred there are sold to Western and Asian countries and attract the attention of Japanese koi fish lovers from all over the world. Rene is an American who has been trading Nishiki koi for 26 years. In this episode, we highlight his love and passion for these wonderful creatures!
Part of "Beauty of Japan- Season 2"!
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