Day One

Well today we arrived in the Japan at 8.30am at Narita International airport, and was met by our agent Chris, we then carried on with the long journey up to the mountains in Niigata.

Arrived at around half 1 so was a late start to the day.

First stop we called round to Kaneko Koi Farm to have a look at some Nisai
There was plenty to choose from so we ended up starting the day of by selecting 6 Nisai

Tancho Approx 40cm

Shiro Utsuri Approx 45cm

Showa Approx 40cm

Kujaku Approx 45cm

Goshiki Approx 40cm

Doitsu Showa Approx 40cm

Once we left Kaneko Koi farm we then headed of to see Maruhiro to have a look at his Nisai aswell,
we got the bowls out and ended buying some Sansai as well whilst we was there.
We got 4 Sansai and 3 Nisai

Hi Utsuri Approx 50cm

Sanke Approx 50cm

Showa Approx 50cm

Showa 30-35cm

Hi Utsuri Approx 50cm

Thats all we had time for today with half the day consisting of travelling and being quite tired from the long flight out here, But a nice early night and up early in the morning to head out and see Hirasawa first thing.

So keep your eyes peeled for tomorrow to see what we have bought.

A quick video from inside Maruhiro Koi Farm