Introduction of items about KOI #001

Today, I introduce beautiful iPhone cases.
These are salled only in Amazon.co.jp, so you cannot buy these items in Amazon.com, and so on.

First, I introduce this iPhone5s case.

The background is gradation of gold and yellow. The plum blossoms and KOI express Japanese culture.
The first KOi is black and noble. The second one, it's face has the same color of the background, gold. The body is clear red and white.


Second, I introduce this iPhone6 case.

A black background and only one KOI are adult-like design.
The KOI seems Taisho Sanke/ Sanke, because the red, black and white pattern.
It has a calm atmosphere, so everyone will like this.


Third, I introduce this golden KOI case for iPhone6.

The golden KOI is rising to the sky. The moon drawn with a KOI is very impressive.
The golden KOI looks like Matsuba which has golden scales.


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Variety Guide #10 Matsuba

Today, I introduce Matsuba.
Matsuba comes under the Kawari group. Kawari is one of the largest koi classifications.

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Matsuba
Matsuba are koi that combine a solid, metallic colored base with a black net pattern. The base color of Matsuba can vary.
Gin Matsuba have a white base color, while Ki Matsuba have a yellow base color, and Aka Matsuba have a red base.



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Variety Guide #09 Shusui

Today, I introduce Shusui.

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Shusui
Shusui are the scaleless (doitsu/German) version of Asagi. The blue net pattern is formed by a single row of scales along the dorsal line at the top of the back.
Like Asagi, the belly, gill plates, sides and fins of Shusui display an orange or red pattern.



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Variety Guide #08 Asagi

Today, I introduce Asagi.
It became the origin of KOI(the colored carp) by the pigment of the black carp falling out, and having changed white.

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Asagi
Asagi are koi that display a blue net-like pattern on the back , complemented by red or orange on the belly, gill plates, fins and body.
The patterns are because of the scales. The red or orange pattern will develop up from the bottom of the body as the koi ages. Top quality Asagi have a clear red pattern that does not extend above the lateral line.

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Variety Guide #07 Ki Utsuri

Today, I introduce Ki Utsuri.
This is a kind of Utsurimono.

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Ki Utsuri
Ki Utsuri, by far the rarest type of Utsuri, combine patterns of yellow over a lacquerish black body. Ki Utsuri are judged by the same criteria as Shiro and Hi Utsuri.
Ki Utsuri which has beautiful and clear yellow patterns is very rare.

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Variety Guide #06 Hi Utsuri

Today, I introduce Hi Utsuri.
This is a kind of Utsurimono.

The Essential Book of Koi: A Complete Guide to Keeping and Care(Amazon.com)

Hi Utsuri
Hi Utsuri combine the lacquer-black base color with patterns of deep red or orange. Many Hi Utsuri will display a dull orange pattern at a young age, which may develop into a brighter and more desirable red pattern as the koi grows and matures.
Hi Utsuri which an red and black are deep and clear is precious.

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Variety Guide #05 Shiro Utsuri

Today, I introduce Shiro Utsuri.
This is a kind of Utsurimono.

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Shiro Utsuri
Shiro Utsuri are koi with a black base overlained by white markings. We enjoy contrast and dynamism of the black and white.
If red marikings were excluded form Showa Sanke, it will be a Shiro Utsuri.

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