But why? Koi were originally raised in Japan in the 1700s when rice farmers first began breeding them for their distinct colors and patterns, similar to how we breed dogs for their specific traits.

Koi fish have got a lot going for them. "[They are] not only a pet, but also art," says Taro Kodama, president of Kodama Koi Farm. "They are called living jewels — beautiful as one koi, even more ...

Koi diplomacy is back with Japanese nishikigoi ... revealing that six Japanese breeding facilities–four in Niigata Prefecture and one each in Fukuoka and Hiroshima prefectures–had been ...

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL) -- The Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are seeking funds to upgrade multiple pieces of equipment in their Koi fish pond in the Japanese Gardens. Not only does the pond ...