28cm Sakuma Showa Japanese Koi
Showa are one of the most popular varieties of Koi owing the their once rarity. They are often confused with Sanke, but the difference is quite simple. Both varieties are a Gosanke type with three distinct colours of red (hi), black (sumi) and white (shiroji). Showa have a black base with red and white patterning whilst Sanke has a white base with red and black patterning. The patterning itself is not as heavily scrutinised in Showa as it is in Sanke and should wrap around the whole body, even on the underside.
This jumbo specimen is around 2 years old and shows excellent form with strong markings. A cracking Showa from Sakuma and a load of potential and a lot of development still to do. A lovely addition to any Koi collection!
A message form John Cook about Sakuma
"We started dealing with Sakuma San in the early 80’s his son Hajime now runs the show, together with his brother and Mum, who, even in her 80’s really looks after us when we visit. Sakuma are world renowned for their production of the Gosanke varieties, Showa, Kohaku & Sanke. Hajime came over to see is un the early 90’s together with Ogawa San and Narita San. We have built up an extremely good relationship with them over the past 45 years and they are always a must see when we go on buying trips to Japan."
Viewing of this 28cm Sakuma Showa Japanese Koi is by appointment only at our Japanese Koi Centre. To book an appointment, follow this link to our sister site Shirley Koi.
If you have any more questions about this fish, please contact us and a member of our friendly pond team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.
