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In February of 2003, Karen got the chance to go to Japan.  Meeting the people and being immersed into the Koi culture was a fantastic experience. 

These pictures are images about the land and the people of Niigata.

 

 

Shinkensen platform in the Tokyo train station.
The main road in Niigata.
Closeup.
Looking north.
       
 
Ojiya City in Niigata
Looking toward the south at the larger mountains.
 
       
All ornamental trees are protected in this way from the heavy snow loads of winter.
Manhole cover in Ojiya City - everything has to do with KOI!
Ojiya City train station door - more KOI!
Mural in Ojiya Train station.
       
 
Serious SNOW loads require serious engineering!
More snow barriers to protect the highways.
 
       
A temple turned into a museum.
Nearly 6 feet of snow on this roof!
Bonsai 1.
Koi greenhouses sometimes hold other treasures!
Bonsai 2
       
Our host, Masaharu Hoshino.
Hoshino - san.
 
Lunch prepared by the wife of one of the breeders.
       
Tosai.
Greenhouse patterns.
Nisai.
 
       
4th generation Koi farmer.
Children of some of the breeders.
Seitaro-san.
And more snow...
       
The pictures below will always be my image of Niigata.  Enjoy!