Mr. Fumio Fujiki

[Winner's Voice]
This Showa has developed to 93cm over 9 years. I like the dynamic and youthful pattern that she has. I wanted to raise her in an environment close to nature in order to maintain her health. I asked the advice of Kurihara Fish Farm in Saitama Prefecture, who I have known for 20 years, and they introduced me Maruju Koi Farm who they felt had the best mud ponds to raise my Nishikigoi. Following their advice, I left my Nishikigoi with Maruju Koi Farms mud pond in 2007. Afterwards I brought my Nishikigoi home and it has improved to its best quality ever. Ultimately, I decided to enter her at this show again. Im delighted that she finally won the Grand Champion prize. I believe that without the cooperation of Kurihara Fish Farm, Marujyu Koi Farm of Niigata and Oyama Fish Farm of Hiroshima she couldnt have won the award. Im so thankful of how much effort they put into my Nishikigoi to ensure she grew beautifully.

[Commentary]
This Showa has a wonderful youthful appearance. The beni pattern features both refined sashi and beautiful maruzome kiwa. This is enhanced by sumi of a wonderful quality with is strategically placed. A very worthy Grand Champion.

Mr. Tepsit Rojratanadumrong

[Winner's Voice]
I love this Kohaku. This Nishikigoi has good body conformation with beautiful shiroji which contrasts well with its hi. I constantly visit Japan, and I met this five year old Kohaku three years ago, and decided to buy her instantly. Im so glad this Nishikigoi received this significant prize.

[Commentary]
A nice Kohaku which exhibits both a good pattern and a good body shape. The kiwa is refined and the sashi is nice and tight. It maybe that this Nishikigoi is now starting to show its age a little, certainly compared to the youthful Grand Champion. This may have been a factor in the judges minds.

Mr. Eisaku Kato

[Winner's Voice]
To be honest, I suppose that this Nishikigoi hasnt reached its peak yet. The only reasons why I won the prize would be that judges perceive the potential value and quality of my Kohaku. I am thankful for the judgment they made.

[Commentary]
This Kohaku has a formidable combination of head and body. The sashi is consistently refined and the kiwa primarily wonderful maruzome with a small mix of kamisori. This is a desirable trait for oyagoi as it is an indication of genetically stable beni.

Mr. Togo Kanayama

[Winner's Voice]
It is said that male Nishikigoi can mature early, and usually lose their beauty when they grow bigger. However, I successfully grew the male Nishikigois size by the effort of the breeders. In the case of male Nishikigoi, it is unnecessary to remove unfertilized eggs from the belly; therefore, it is easier for amateurs to enjoy raising Nishikigoi. I like jumbo Nishikigoi, so I continue enjoying male Nishikigoi.

[Commentary]
This Sanke is testament to the fact that male Nishikigoi can get big, however, it also shows that keeping volume on male Nishikigoi is difficult. The Kohaku pattern is good, and the sumi quality and placement is also good. It is nicely grouped, nowadays the sumi on many Sanke is somewhat scattered. Some stray tobi hi is a demerit.

Representative for award winner

[Winner's Voice]
This Nishikigoi dramatically grew 15cm and became 69cm over the last year. Its sumi is well refined, and the pattern is beautiful. Im expecting my Sanke to win a prize again. (Agent)

[Commentary]
This is a particularly attractive Sanke. The attractive Kohaku pattern sets of the beautiful and well placed sumi. The beni has particularly good elasticity.

Mr. Eisaku Kato

[Winner's Voice]
This male Nishikigoi has won Kokugyo prize twice and division champion twice. Im so glad I met this Showa, which hasnt lost its beauty for many years.

[Commentary]
This is a male Showa of extremely high quality. The sumi quality is fantastic and extremely refined, complimented by a good Kohaku pattern of equal quality. The only thing that may be missing is some attractively placed sumi on the head.

Mr. Prathana Wanasook

[Winner's Voice]
I am so glad that I won Adult Champion at this show for the first time. I love my Kohakus coloration. Im willing to put my efforts on improving my Nishikigoi to receive a prize again.

[Commentary]
This Kohaku has a very attractive body and head shape. The pattern is simply stunning with perfect maruzome kiwa and sashi which is ideal and consistent for a Nishikigoi of this size. As such this Nishikigoi should become much more beautiful as it gets bigger.

Mr. Kunihiro Koide

[Winner's Voice]
This Nishikigoi has a variable four-stepped pattern. It is also balanced in many aspects, and this is my favorite Nishikigoi. I only have 15 or 16 Nishikigoi at home, but Im so glad that one of my Nishikigoi won the important prize at this show.

[Commentary]
This is a very attractive Kohaku with a balanced pattern. The body is slim however this is only to be expected with a Nishikigoi of this age. The sashi is good and consistent and the kiwa excellent.

Representative for award winner

[Winner's Voice]
This Showa has balanced combination of red, white, and black. The shiroji is especially well developed. The brother of this Nishikigoi also won the award of best in the 15th division. Im looking forward to seeing their potential in the future. (Agent)

[Commentary]
This baby Showa is very attractive with an interesting pattern. The sumi is well balanced, the only disappointment being that it almost all falls on the beni, as such this creates a slightly false impression of its quality. At present the Showa exhibits no motoguro, although this may come later.