For anyone with a desire to understand more about the fascinating culture of Nishikigoi, this DVD is essential viewing.

Never before has such unprecedented access been granted to the secrets of the world's largest Koi farm. Incredible footage includes:

• Preparation of the parent Koi
• Extraction of the female’s eggs
• The exact moment of fertilization
• Breathtaking close ups of newly hatched fry
• Feeding fry ponds & mud ponds
• The first and second culls

For the Japanese breeders of Nishikigoi, summer is a time of early mornings and late nights, the time of the year when parent Koi are spawned and the all important process of growing and nurturing fry takes place. Over the course of this programme, we will follow the staff of Sakai fish farm through the entire process in a fascinating access all areas look into the breeding and culling of Koi.

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Running time: Approx 45 mins

A Journey to the Koi Farms of Southern Japan

Over the past few years, the Koi breeders of Southern Japan have enjoyed a tremendous growth in popularity. They have endeavored to match stride for stride, and in many cases surpass their Niigata counterparts, in the quality of Nishikigoi they produce. For the very first time, these unique farms are profiled in this highly informative and entertaining DVD.

While Niigata will always be the spiritual home of Nishikigoi, the breeders of Southern Japan are producing Koi of the quality that many facilities could only wish for. In this programme we take a close look at, quite literally, some of the finest Koi in the world, fish measuring up to 1.1 metres in length. Another classic from New Vision, Hiroshima Dreaming will leave you wanting to visit this utterly unique part of the Far East. A compelling DVD for all Koi keepers.

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Running time: Approx 60 mins.

For the first time ever, an incredible selection of classic pond footage selected from the entire 10 videos is now brought together on this single DVD. This compelling programme includes some of the most spectacular, impressive and inspiring footage and brings to life some of the country’s most beloved and well-known koi ponds in all their spectacular glory, for viewers to enjoy in a single awesome DVD programme.

This is an absolute must have for anyone interested in Koi, the DVD format also adding a new interactive dimension that complements the material perfectly.

The unique DVD collection is introduced by Nik Read, the creator and producer of the series, who gives his own personal insight into each of the featured ponds. Completely re-mastered and re-voiced, this classic programme defines an entire generation of koi keepers and will be cherished for many years to come.

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Running time: 120 minutes

A totally unique, enthralling insiders view of the very heart of Nishikigoi culture, the movie chronicles the Autumn Koi hunting adventures of the incomparable Peter Waddington.

Filmed exclusively in the hallowed Koi villages of Niigata, not only does The Niigata Journey get to the very essence of Koi, but it also captures many other fascinating aspects of the Japanese Koi culture including exclusive footage of the masters of Nishikigoi at work AND some quite breathtaking material of Koi harvests so fantastic that all who see it will be amazed.

In addition to incredible Koi sequences The Niigata Journey also includes some breathtaking film of this awe inspiring landscape. Possibly never again will a film such as this be made - it is a collectors item and a movie for ALL Koi enthusiasts, with more than an hour and a half of unequalled, totally priceless, Koi material.

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Running time: 90 minutes

The All Japan Show is the largest Koi event on the planet, with literally thousands of world class Nishikigoi in attendance. New Vision, the world leaders in professional Koi & aquatic programming, were given unprecedented access to all areas of the show and this program is a behind-the-scenes look at this remarkable event.

Nobody from outside the Far East has ever won the All Japan Show but at this year’s event there was a real chance this could change. Follow the progress of the judging to its nail biting climax as the finest fish on the planet go head-to-head for the ultimate prize in the world of Koi.

This DVD feature includes extended sequences featuring all the major prize-winning Koi, exclusive interviews with a number of Koi professionals and every fact you could wish to know about this phenomenal event. Incredible footage, not to be missed by anyone with an interest in Koi.

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Running time: 50 mins

There is only one true birthplace of Nishikigoi - Japan. Nishikigoi Existence - The Yamakoshi Trilogy is a series of 3 programs filmed entirely in Niigata, Japan, following the lives of some of the greatest masters of Koi ever. From in-depth, one-on-one interviews, through the fascinating culling procedure, to the pinnacle of mudpond harvesting.

The Yamakoshi Trilogy, is an incredible journey and a fascinating insight into the Japanese Koi industry providing a unique behind the scenes view of what is, and always will be the birthplace and home of Nishikigoi.

Without doubt, the most comprehensive and concise interpretation of Japanese Koi ever produced. Filmed over the course of 18 months and a number of trips to Japan, it is a view inside a unique world totally different from our own. Breathtakingly filmed and highly entertaining in its content and presentation, it is something that will be treasured by Koi Keepers from all over the world for years to come.

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