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The koi, known for its ability to swim upstream, represents courage, determination, and the hope that children will grow up healthily. [9] [10] This symbolism pays homage to the myth of longmen from the late Han dynasty, that a golden koi fish swam up a waterfall at the end of the Yellow River and became a dragon. [11] [12]
Chagoi (茶鯉), "tea-colored", this koi can range in color from pale olive-drab green or brown to copper or bronze and more recently, darker, subdued orange shades. Famous for its docile, friendly personality and large size, it is considered a sign of good luck among koi keepers. Ōgon (黄金) is a metallic koi of one color only (hikarimono ...
A similar fish, but with metallic scales Platinum koi (プラチナ鯉, Purachina-goi) are very popular. Komoyō (小模様) In a Komoyo, the size of the markings is small (less than a quarter the length of the fish). These fish are not highly valued. Ōmoyō (大模様) An Omoyou has large markings, at least a quarter the length of the fish ...
Color plays an important role in setting expectations for a product and communicating its key characteristics. [26] Color is the second most important element that allows consumers to identify brand packaging. [27] Marketers for products with an international market navigate the color symbolism variances between cultures with targeted advertising.
Koi were developed from common carp (Cyprinus carpio) in Japan in the 1820s. Koi are domesticated common carp that are selected or culled for color; they are not a different species, and will revert to the original coloration within a few generations if allowed to breed freely. [44] [45] In addition to fish, turtles are kept in some gardens ...
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Showa is a variety of ornamental koi . The Showa is also known as the Showa Sanshoku (昭和三色). The Showa has a black (sumi) body, with red (hi) and white (shiro) markings across the body. The Showa is one of the gosanke; the ‘Big Three’, consisting of Kohaku, Sanke, and Showa.