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  2. Koi - Wikipedia

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    Koi is an informal name for the colored variants of carp kept for ornamental purposes. There are many varieties of ornamental koi, originating from breeding that began in Niigata, Japan in the early 19th century. [1] [2] [3] Several varieties are recognized by Japanese breeders and owners, distinguished by coloration, patterning, and scalation.

  3. Kōhaku (fish) - Wikipedia

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    Kōhaku (紅白 (kōhaku, "red and white")) is a variety of ornamental koi . The Kōhaku has a white body, with red markings across the body. It is considered one of the ‘Big Three’ varieties of Koi, along with the Sanke, and Showa. [1] The Kōhaku breed is believed to be one of the first ornamental carp varieties developed.

  4. Koi pond - Wikipedia

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    Koi pond. Koi ponds are ponds used for holding koi carp, usually as part of a garden. Koi ponds can be designed specifically to promote health and growth of the Nishikigoi or Japanese Ornamental Carp. Koi ponds or lakes are a traditional feature of Japanese gardens, but many hobbyists use special ponds in small locations, with no attempt to ...

  5. Showa (fish) - Wikipedia

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    Showa is a variety of ornamental koi (carp). 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. Showa were originally developed by Jukichi Hoshino ...

  6. List of Japanese gardens in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Website, the Japanese garden features an authentic Japanese Pagoda and koi pond Garvan Woodland Gardens: Hot Springs: Arkansas: Features the 4-acre Garden of the Pine Wind, designed by David Slawson, includes 300 varieties of Asian ornamental plants, a 'Full Moon Bridge', three cascades, a 12-foot waterfall, two springs, four pools and a pond.

  7. Japanese garden - Wikipedia

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    Japanese gardens (日本庭園, nihon teien) are traditional gardens whose designs are accompanied by Japanese aesthetics and philosophical ideas, avoid artificial ornamentation, and highlight the natural landscape. Plants and worn, aged materials are generally used by Japanese garden designers to suggest a natural landscape, and to express the ...