OJIYA, Japan, Jan. 22, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ -- The All Japan Nishikigoi Promotion Association, a group of "nishikigoi" (ornamental carp) breeders and dealers, will hold the "55th All Japan Nishikigoi Show" at Tokyo Ryutsu Center on January 25 and 26, 2025 to decide the world's best nishikigoi of the year.

Image1: There has been a competitive show in the past where nishikigoi fetched a whopping 200 million yen (approximately $1.28 million), and the circle of nishikigoi lovers is expanding worldwide due in part to the booming online auctions in recent years. The upcoming competitive show will bring together nishikigoi from Europe, America, Southeast Asia, and India, aiming for the "best nishikigoi" award.

The national competitive nishikigoi show, first launched in the 1960s, has been attracting bigger and bigger nishikigoi with the times. Nowadays, koi, or carp measuring about one meter in length are contenders for the grand champion title. The moment when the world's top nishikigoi is selected among the first-rate koi collected worldwide is absolutely a world championship for nishikigoi.

Furthermore, with growing popularity abroad, the competitive show will be live-streamed so that more people can enjoy this annual event. They can enjoy witnessing at home the moment of a nishikigoi being recognized and shining as the best in the world.

The "world's number one" nishikigoi to be decided: The 55th All Japan Nishikigoi Show Live streaming begins at 9 a.m. on January 24, 2025 at https://youtube.com/live/EWnlmQ92oh4 About the 55th All Japan Nishikigoi Show Date and time: January 25 (Saturday) 9:00-17:00, January 26 (Sunday) 9:00-14:00 *General visitors are prohibited in the 55th All Japan Nishikigoi Show venue while the competitive session is underway on January 24.

Venue: First Exhibition Hall, Tokyo Ryutsu Center Address: 6-1-1 Heiwajima, Ota Ward, Tokyo Admission fee: 1,000 yen for the entire two-day event Organizer: All Japan Nishikigoi Promotion Association Sponsors: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Niigata Prefecture Cosponsors: Zen Nippon Airinkai, Niigata Nishikigoi Conference, Japan Ornamental Fish Association For more information, please visit All Japan Nishikigoi Promotion Association's official website: https://jnpa.info/en/ Reference: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108528/202501102709/_prw_PA1fl_eU421p9u.pdf About online koi show: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108528/202501102709/_prw_PA2fl_gZ8pcbYE.pdf Image2: Source: All Japan Nishikigoi Promotion Association (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Asianet and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI PWR PWR

Event access restrictions limit in-person attendance during competitive sessions while the show offers live-stream viewing. Event access and admission conditions for the 55th All Japan Nishikigoi Show: general public attendance is restricted during the competitive session on January 24, with an admission fee required for entry to the two-day event. The organizer has arranged live streaming to provide public access remotely while on-site access is limited during specified competitive proceedings.