News

Away from the busy tourist maps, there is a quiet corner of Osaka where a rhythmic sound has persisted for over a century. It is the steady beat of metal being shaped by hand. I recently visited the workshop of a master tea caddy silversmith. Despite holding the prestigious title of "Living National Treasure," he welcomed us in his everyday work clothes, his focus entirely on the material before him. For generations, he has crafted pieces for historic tea houses in Kyoto and

Nishikigoi, the jewels that grace the water's surface, are more than just ornamental fish. Over many years, they have been refined by Japan's climate and the dedicated hands of people into what we call "living art." Recently, we visited a Nishikigoi competition held in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. Guardians of Tradition Beyond Efficiency In this program, we prioritized meaningful interaction with local, family-run koi farms rather than large-scale industrial ones. While mod

Table of contents The History of Nishiki Goi The Bloodlines and Varieties of Nishikigoi How to get Nishiki Goi How to keep Nishiki Goi How to take Nishiki Goi from Japan to your country What is All Japan Combined Nishikigoi Show Selection of Nishikigoi About Koi Plus Travel Concierge Contact & Appointments The History of Nishiki Goi Have you ever wondered when and where Nishikigoi—Japan's famous ornamental carp—was first born? Surprisingly, behind their elegant beauty lies a