As autumn deepens, Nagaoka, one of Japan’s home regions for Nishikigoi (ornamental koi), enters the season of “ikeage,” when koi that have grown large in outdoor mud ponds over the summer are harvested from the water. We, Koi Plus Concierge, are pleased to announce a koi harvesting experience and Nishikigoi sale at the koi farm of koi breeder Matsunosuke. Come and see up close a side of koi farming that few people ever get to witness. What You Can Experience Koi Harvesting (I

Koi Plus Concierge is a team from miit, inc., a company that connects travelers with Japan’s master artisans. Working with koi farms in Yamakoshi and long-time koi enthusiasts, we share the culture of Nishikigoi.

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