Ogata Koi Farm is one of the leading Nishikigoi (koi) breeders in Japan. It is located in Kurume, Fukuoka, and has been operating since 1972. The owner is Manabu Ogata, who studied Nishikigoi under the legendary Ichiro Mano of Izumiya Koi Farm1. Ogata Koi Farm specializes in Gosanke varieties, especially Kohaku and Taisho Sanshoku. It has a total raising area of 13 hectares, consisting of nine greenhouses, three fry ponds and eight large natural ponds. Ogata Koi Farm is known for its high-quality koi, which have won many prizes at the All Japan Koi Show and other competitions. It also exports its koi to many countries around the world, including the US.