The All European Shinkokai Koi Show

This entry is part 1 of 7 in the series 2nd European Shinkokai Koi Show 2012

web_dutch_show_logo The show already exists for a couple of years, this year it actually will be the 10th edition, but since last year they were able to officially change their name into All European Shinkokai Koi Show. This means this year will be the second edition of this European version of the Shinkokai. Where five Japanese breeders were involved with the judgement last year, the involved association Koi2000 expect more Japanese judges to come for this year! Read More

Japanese breeders will again judge the European Shinkokai

This entry is part 2 of 7 in the series 2nd European Shinkokai Koi Show 2012

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Also with this edition several Japanese judges will come to judge the entered Koi. For the second edition of the European Shinkokai, which is also the 10th show that is organized by the KOI2000 association, the breeders Hisashi Hirasawa (Marudo), Ikarashi (Ozumi) and Kazuyuki Kawakami will come from Japan!

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Vertigo becomes Grand Champion at the European Shinkokai 2012

This entry is part 3 of 7 in the series 2nd European Shinkokai Koi Show 2012

Kohaku 87 cm #1 kohaku 85bu+ big.JPG thumbA Yondan (four steps) Kohaku from Sakai Fish Farm was unquestionably the most beautiful Koi in the gardens of Appeltern (the Netherlands) and the rest of Europe. She measures 88 centimeter at the moment and listens to the name Vertigo. Harry van Hout is the proud owner of this magnificent Kohaku which makes many hobbyists dream away…

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The Mature Champion is also a fourstepper

This entry is part 4 of 7 in the series 2nd European Shinkokai Koi Show 2012

The Kohaku of Harry van Hout is not the only fourstepper with a major award. With a beautiful elan the Yondan Kohaku of Rob van Hulst, who won Supreme Champion on the Interkoi last April, became Major Champion at the European Shinkokai.  Read More

Supreme Champion European Shinkokai Show 2012

This entry is part 5 of 7 in the series 2nd European Shinkokai Koi Show 2012

She is the Grand Champion of the recently held Interkoi Show in Germany. Now she is also present at the European Shinkokai, but did not succeed to repeat her success in Germany. This great Sanke, owned by Jean Hoorne from Belgium, became second (Supreme Champion) at the second edition of the European Shinkokai.  Read More

New Mature Champion Appeltern: a remarkable story

This entry is part 6 of 7 in the series 2nd European Shinkokai Koi Show 2012
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The current Mature Champion?

Yesterday we provided news about the Mature Champion of the European Shinkokai 2012. However, this breaking news should officially be revoked and removed from KoiQuestion. Were we providing you the wrong information yesterday? Not at all, but definitely it was an extraordinary situation… Read More

Live footage of the best Koi in Europe

This entry is part 7 of 7 in the series 2nd European Shinkokai Koi Show 2012

Kohaku 87 cm #1 kohaku 85bu+ big.JPG thumbMoving images of Europe’s best Nishikigoi can not stay behind ofcourse. The yondan Kohaku of Harry van Hout belongs to one of the best Koi that have ever appeared on a koi show on the European mainland. Those who had the honor meeting her, won’t deny…
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