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Martin Symonds of Japan Koi Export
(JKX) gives a snapshot of what’s
happening in and around Niigata.

6,000 Swans Arrive in Niigata Hot Air Balloon Festival in Ojiya
Hyouko Lake located about 30 minutes The hot air balloon snow festival in Ojiya
East of Niigata City. takes place the last weekend of February
The lake is a refuge for swans migrating every year. It’s a beautiful sight to see with
from Russia during the winter. The swans over 100 balloons taking flight on Saturday
fly over 4,000 kilometres from Siberia to and Sunday morning. In the evenings
get there. They start arriving in October fireworks take place and there is food and
and the last leave in March the following drinks available. Some of the balloons are
year. This sanctuary was created over used to lift the local children up and down.
60 years ago, and every year over 5,000
swans spend their winter here. This season
was a record with 5,997 swans being
counted on November 17th.
Koivision.Tv
Koi Auctions start here in Niigata
Koi in Aquariums Over the last 18 months myself and Rene March saw the first Niigata breeders’
here at JKX in conjunction with Nik Read
Not everyone can have a Koi pond in their of Newvision Videos have been filming in auction held in Yamakoshi. This auction is
garden, but this doesn’t mean people can’t the Niigata region to bring you later this run by the Niigata Shinkokai chapter. It is
enjoy Koi. They also look great in year a new online programme called always well supported by the breeders and
aquariums. While visiting Miyakoya Shop Koivision.Tv, this completely new concept they have some stunning Koi that can be
in Ojiya I came across this very stunning will bring you Koi Breeders’ Profiles, News, bid on. It is fast and bidding can get
aquarium. Simply done and very effective Koi Companies, Hobbyists Ponds, heated and exciting, and the auction is well
this aquarium looked great especially when information not just about Koi, but also attended by dealers, wholesalers and
having just one variety of Koi (in this case about Japanese culture as well. A new hobbyists from around the world. Straight
Goshiki) to look at. Also Doitsu look great website will be available soon to subscribe after this, a couple of days later, the first
in them, so you don’t have to have a to. This quarterly programme will give Koi Dainichi auction took place. These now
large pond to enjoy Koi but just a well enthusiasts a completely different and world famous auctions are extremely
maintained aquarium can make a fantastic unique insight to Koi in Japan. popular and over 300 lots can be
addition to any home. auctioned on the day.
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