4. Northern Culture MuseumNiigata Northern Culture Museum is an open-air museum in Kōnan-ku, Niigata, Japan. It contains the well known mansion of a wealthy farming family called gōnō , gardens and houses in Edo period. There is also a branch in Chūō-ku, Niigata. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
8. Komagane Local MuseumKomagane Komagane is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the city had an estimated population of 32,290, and a population density of 195 persons per km². Its total area is 165.86 square kilometres . From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
9. Komagane City MuseumKomagane Komagane is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2016, the city had an estimated population of 32,290, and a population density of 195 persons per km². Its total area is 165.86 square kilometres . From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Nishikigoi (Japanese koi, brocade carps) , Tokyo 2018
THE KANTO KOSHIN-ETSU NISHIKIGOI CONTEST Dec. 8 and 9 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) in 2018 Ueno Park near the Fountain, Ueno, Taito-ku The Japanese people have long praised the koi (carp) as the king of river fish. There are tales in many parts of Japan in which old carp living in ponds or rivers are regarded as the masters of such waters. The fish grows to over 1 meter in length. It was an important food fish in old Japan.
The breeding of carp is believed to have developed in Edo days (1600-1867). The carp were sold not only as food but also as pets for their beauty.
Many new types of beautiful carp have been bred in Niigata and among them, Nishikigoi has become most famous. Some have red and white spots on a white body, or have red, black and white markings. (Source: