Niigata NogoyosaiNiigata agriculture festival where the Niigata Nishikigoi show is held. Only breeders in Niigata compete at this show. The Koi show is held in Ojiya city on the last weekend of each October. The 43rd show took place in 2004. It is a part of the National festival of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The grand champion at this show is awarded the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries prize. (Courtesy of the excellent Book Kokugyo Vol II) |




