The Fitz’s Fish Ponds Team Returns to Japan's Koi Capital for the Fall Harvest
Apr 19th 2024
The Fitz’s Fish Ponds team, led by Owner and CEO Brian Fitzsimmons, Retail Manager Ryan Cardilllo, and Director of Koi Sales & Marketing AJ Mandell, is currently in Japan for their 4th Fall Harvest Trip. Departing on October 14th, the team embarked on an exciting journey to the Koi capital of the world, the Yamakoshi Mountains in Niigata, Japan.
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Exclusive Access to Renowned Koi Farms
Teaming up with Tim Waddington of Quality Nishikigoi, the group has already visited many esteemed koi farms, including Kano Koi Farm, Shinoda Koi Farm, Marusei Koi Farm, Maruhiro Koi Farm, Yagenji Koi Farm, Kawakami Koi Farm, Shintaro Koi Farm, Maruhide Koi Farm and Chogoro Koi Farm and Hiroi Koi Farm. While there they will actively participate in the harvests for Shintaro Koi Farm, working alongside koi expert Masaru Saito, as well as his sons Kensuke and Kosuke, to extract exquisite Go Sanke from the mud ponds. They still have many more breeders and koi houses to visit over the course of the next month.
Hand-Picked Selections
The team strategically times their visits to coincide with the breeders' return from a harvest, ensuring they have the first pick of recently harvested koi. This meticulous approach guarantees that they secure only the finest specimens for their customers.
Awe-Inspiring Varieties
During their trip, the team encountered a breathtaking array of koi varieties, from Hi Utsuri and Shiro Utsuri to Showa and Sanke. They've also come across rarities like Tancho Goshiki, Ochiba, and Kumonryu. With their extensive network, Fitz’s Fish Ponds is poised to bring some of the most impressive koi back to the states.
Your Dream Koi, Sourced Directly from Japan
Throughout their month-long trip, the team will be hosting around 20 customers, offering them the opportunity to choose from the highest quality koi in the world. Even if you're not on the trip, you can still have your dream koi sourced by Fitz’s Fish Ponds. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary chance to enhance your pond with a top-tier koi.
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