Breeding The Most Expensive Koi Fish In The World!

The most expensive fish in the world is the Japanese Koi Fish. Every year a special event takes place that until now no one was allowed to attend: breeding Japanese Koi. I am in western Japan, in a small mountain village where this special fish is farmed. In this documentary I take you on a trip to Japan where I look for answers to questions such as: how old is the oldest koi? How do they breed Japanese Koi and why is Japanese Koi so expensive?
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:46 Oldest Koi in the World
04:04 Traveling to Japan
04:43 Torazo Breeder Records
09:12 Red Spot Koi Fish
13:14 Grand Champion 2020 Mudpond
16:19 Japanese Shrine & Tempel
18:04 Isa Koi Farm
19:42 Breeding Most Expensive Koi Fish
29:39 Selecting Baby Koi Fish
34:58 Releasing Hatched Fish
37:48 Koi Auction
38:40 What happens next?
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[@TheKoiPartner]

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very nice

[@TheKoiPartner]

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World Class ❤Documentary… heartwarming stories

[@AgherKoiKu]

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[@wook1318]

What a stunning documentary on a tradition that spans over 2 centuries. Fantastic cinematography, soundtrack, and narration. Love your work.

[@TheKoiPartner]

My pleasure! 🙏 thank you for watching and reaching out. Best from Japan 🇯🇵

[@kenmaples6856]

​@TheKoiPartner Glad you walked away from law enforcement when you did. The reason I enjoy my Koi is it helps me to deal with post traumatic stress from my law enforcement career. Very peaceful. ❤

[@TheKoiPartner]

@@kenmaples6856 thank you! Great to hear I can help you out with it. New documentary coming this month 😃

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[@LiliofParis]

I’m not inherently interested in fish, and yet I was ‘glued’ to your documentary… magnificent and humane… and such devotion and hard work to these koi fish.

[@bsobie]

The drone shots of gosanke in the mud ponds are truly special.

[@SithMami]

I've always wanted to visit japan. You took such care in this documentary that I felt kind of like I had been there. So well made. The japanese people seem so kind, intelligent, and hospitable. And the food!!! I could almost smell it. Please make more videos like this, and thank you! I loved hearing that you quit your job to follow your passion.

[@TheKoiPartner]

🫶 thank you so much part 2 Is coming soon

[@MrG77]

Brilliant documentary my friend. The Japanese people are master craftsman at everything they do. There pride in what they do is amazing. Beautiful fish.🙏

[@TheKoiPartner]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@willgaukler8979]

... thank you ... and keep following your passion ...

[@jaebingham1578]

It is such a privilege to be given access to the behind the scenes operations at these koi farms! Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us.

[@TheKoiPartner]

So nice of you 😊🙏

[@thefishfin-atic7106]

As a fisherman, an aquarium hobbyist, and fellow fish breeder, I enjoyed this video immensely, thank-you for putting this together!

[@TheKoiPartner]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

[@HumberKoi]

This is hands down the best thing me and Leo have watched on KZbin in a long time

[@red_five1542]

It's amazing to think that the tiny ones will grow into such spectacular creatures! This is one of the best homemade documentaries I have seen in a very long time. Great work🤩

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thank you so much! Part 2 is out now

[@8dragonsx]

Amazing! Thank you

[@user-vq4cu6ky9v]

Yvo, We can't thank you enough for your decade-long enthusiasm and dedication to promote the love of Koi fish around the world. You shall win an Oscar award for Koi documentary films !!!

[@TheKoiPartner]

❤

[@chennaisurya]

​@@TheKoiPartnerreposting old video?? Why ???

[@myreasonforlife.9511]

Love the whole process in great care. Tons of babies to be had, but I can't see why this is done every couple weeks .

[@paullong4471]

It is awesome!! This video is considered one of the best videos on breeding KOI..Thank you and those friendly breeders..I did keep Several koi for a small home fish pond..These fishes are gentle sliw swimming..We used to feed them from the hands..They are smart fishes.They recognised their own masters..It is fun and rewarding to keep koi..In tropical country,they need oxygen or bubbles created from the water source..They also eat some selected vegetables and green plant leaves..Thank you again for your sharing.. God Bless everyone..😊❤

[@R4mon-fo5qk]

Amazing doccumentary, it felt like it was 15 minutes long

[@norrapatnatchasirapat9106]

Really love to watch this best documentary of Koi ever.

[@DannysAquariums]

These documentaries are my favorite, super informative and relaxing! Can’t wait to watch! 🤩🙌

[@TheKoiPartner]

Yay! Thank you!

[@apneaspero2805]

@@TheKoiPartner As always, excellent work. I appreciate you sharing your experiences. Wishing you and your family the best of health.

[@wadecrane6164]

Hey Evo, great to meet you the other day at torazo with Lee. Can you send me the location of that koi shop to buy misc merc banners etc. I'm here till friday!! Cheers Wade

[@IntombiPictures1]

Your love for these fish and Japan is clearly evident. Great vid.

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thank you so much 😊 ❤

[@70svd]

That was one great documentary about breeding koi fish in Japan. Stunning videography works and great job buddy❤❤❤keep making it

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thanks a ton

[@tjnorton100]

The poise, elegance and respect this video has for the breeders and koi is awsome. Its an amazing insight to care and attention that breeeders put into the care.

[@CreativeMsKitty]

They are truly living works of art.

[@lenniezhang5609]

I have some Kois and they are lovely. Never knew breeding was this hard work. Thanks for such a wonderful documentation video. An eye-opener.

[@TheKoiPartner]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@the_gold_canopy]

This is the absolute greatest piece of work covering the Koi culture. Well done. 🥇

[@KnightSkyOfNight]

I appreciate how personal and slow-paced your documentary was. It was peaceful and relaxing, and it connects the watcher to people who live for the beauty of koi like hanging out with new friends and it inspires appreciation for their hard work. You took time and care into your video in all the right ways, so thank you.

[@TheKoiPartner]

🙏🙏

[@koagurl]

This was so interesting. Thank you for your hard work & determination. Amazing video!

[@TheKoiPartner]

You are so welcome! 😍

[@terryharbert3837]

Evo what a fantastic insight in to the koi breeding process I can’t believe they can put 3 day old fry in to a mud pond amazing brilliant documentary keep them coming mate All the best

[@BlueViperTV]

Everything is good, but one drawback of this video is that it is too short. Thank you very much. Like

[@nusabudiman]

Learn a lot about koi from this meticulously made documentary. Brilliant! Love it!

[@TheKoiPartner]

Wow, thank you! ☺️

[@aqua-tech-landscapes]

Such a great documentary yvo, looking forward to your next creation and thank you for the extra insight into our hobby that we love even more now.💯

[@ericteneyck8691]

Very well done! The video is both informative and relaxing. You have a great narration style. It's very impressive that you and the breeders have developed a relationship that makes them willing to allow you behind the scenes. Looking forward to more.

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thank you very much! ❤️

[@Nellsta]

I’ve just found out the fry which don’t get selected are poured into the mature fish enclosures so they can predate on them. Good source of protein and the circle of life 👍

[@blackribbon234]

What a fantastic documentary...fascinating!!! You definitely need to do more, not only informative but very relaxing too.

[@ricardomorales1318]

Amazing documentary man!! The narration was on point and the film making was beautiful. Makes me remember of my trip to Japan when I visited Konishi Koi Farm in Hiroshima. I loved watching the amazing quality of the Japanese koi. Is there a way someone could tag along on one of your trips? I bet many people would love to do so, I know I would love that close experience in the farms. I live in El Salvador in Central America and have a regular job so its pretty difficult for me to find the time to travel so far now a days, but I've already been to Japan twice and will love for the 3rd time to have a koi centered trip!! Maybe buy a fish or two!! Good luck with your channel and videos, I really enjoy them very much!!

[@paulmarjoram2258]

Great watch. Thanks for the hard work to bring it two us. Now quickly! Run to next room Lee is waiting for you.

[@Gabriel1N3]

The quality of your videos shows us that you Love what you do. Thank you for sharing such amazing experience and marvelous fishes with us. Best wishes brother!

[@larissakanate4471]

I’am a koï lover from the Ivory Coast in west Africa. Love your documentaries a lot. Thank you for sharing.😊

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thank you ❤

[@dianaravagli]

This was an amAzing adventure into a completely different world! Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to share this!

[@vicwiseman2340]

Excellent video Yvo, very professionally done. It's nice to see that you're so welcome at the koi breeders facilities and in their homes, they seem like lovely people. Without your warm approach we wouldn't have access to this fascinating footage. It would be great to have some technical information occasionally like ph values, temperature fluctuations etc. Many thanks.

[@TheKoiPartner]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching Vic

[@davebulthuis6344]

Perfect Video my friend

[@TheKoiPartner]

❤ dank amigo! 🙏

[@Sea-cucumber1151]

That first one he pulled out is gorgeous!

[@peacht.1073]

Amazing! desperately waiting for next episode!

[@wakaitrees]

Thanks, Yvo for making your koi documentary. Very comprehensive, love how it’s all been put together and is complemented by the excellent choice of music. Well done, regards Stephen.

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thank you Stephan 🙏

[@anthonygkoi]

Second that! Brilliant video!

[@jerometundag2943]

I'm watching from Philippines 🇵🇭 I'm waiting your new videos on Japan

[@rahulsubba7691]

Glad to see you’re following your passion with such dedication and commitment!! Such a remarkable piece of work you did!!

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thank you so much!

[@1billyrd]

Another great film as always 🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thanks again!

[@terencegander8342]

Great video again you do this so well😊

[@chrisharris5488]

Awesome film footage...thank you for sharing.

[@casaroccafamilyking]

Extremely well done docu! A pleasure to watch!

[@motuguru]

Great documentary! I really enjoyed to watch it.

[@jurgenprangenberg8847]

I'm a big Fan from Germany.... Great Job !!!! And the best, learning english for my self......thank you!

[@kyu_cat]

I love these docus from you, they are very calm and wholesome to watch. Your editing, scene choices and music taste is also beautifully crafted together. Pls keep up the work, your vids are the reason I started to love and appreciate the beauty of koi!

[@khengkeongyap9795]

Brilliant documentary. I was glued to it as I was rearing fish as a hobby when I was younger.

[@TheKoiPartner]

🙏

[@blanctroopers334]

HAVE YOU MADE A PLAYLIST FOR THESE DOCUMENTARIES? BECAUSE I WANT TO WATCH ALL OF THEM

[@CapeCodSully]

Your awesome documentaries get better and better as the years go by!

[@irisairisu]

So amazing to watch behind the scenes! Amazing documentary

[@leewarren7150]

A brilliant insight to the Japanese koi. A brilliant documentary, hopefully get there one day. Watched this many times 😊👍

[@orca2166]

Absolutely wonderful, informative and fascinating to watch. Thank you 🐳

[@TheKoiPartner]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sidthesouza]

Stunning documentary, Thank you!🙌🏼

[@TheKoiPartner]

Our pleasure!

[@sweetkoiyo]

Another awesome documentary. Thank you so much for all you do. Much respect and gratitude. ❤

[@sdtoyhunters1401]

Love the video, keep up the outstanding work.

[@danbaker8254]

I always enjoy your videos and documentarys. The commentary is really good. Fair the best going. Keep up the good work. 🏆👊

[@TheKoiPartner]

Much appreciated!

[@juliofernandez4813]

Great info! Keep up the great work

[@Gobrian44]

Love these documentaries!

[@lyndonwilson38]

Great video Evo. One of your best yet to date. Well done! Amazing how this hobby has literally taken over your life haha. Look forward to the next one.

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thanks a ton! 🙏

[@jardindelasierra]

Un documental increíble Yvo! Cada día te superas más! Enhorabuena.

[@alanfindlay2320]

Another stunning video Ivo keep them coming

[@Coo1On3]

Thank you for this documentary!

[@spirnay79]

The quality of the videos rises up to a higher level with each one. The biggest "problem" is that you need/want so much info in a short amount of time. Maybe it is an idea to make several (a series) of documentaries in which you follow a koi breeder throughout the year. You now have an excellent relation with some breeders which allow you to follow their activities. throughout the year. Maybe make a documentary for each step they do in the breeding of koi. The separate documentaries might be a bit shorter, but as a whole they might be the gemstone everybody is waiting for. Some steps I can think of are: preparing a mud pond, from dry, clean, (maybe chicken manure) and filling (how is it done and why? are there differences between breeders/regions), what do they do after the koi have left the pond, how do they clean it? Breeding the koi, How do they choose the oyagoi? natural or artificial breeding, the selections, what do they look for in various steps in the selection process. Maybe this info for some different varieties? What does happen with the koi that do not pass the selection, when really small. and what happens when they are already a little bigger (12cm+)? Older koi: How does the breeder select the koi he wants to grow to nisai, sansai and even older. What does a breeder look for when selecting/holding back potential oyagoi? How are the oyagoi kept in top condition for breeding? Buying a koi, what has to be done to get your fish abroad. prepare the koi for shipment/transport, pack the koi, transport them by truck, plane, van/car, customs/vetrenary. what kind of paperwork do you need to fill in? And maybe a longer documentary on selecting a koi. what do you look for with examples of the really good fish, but maybe even more important the koi where it is not the best. This is always very difficult to understand. Why? because "they" always show you the "perfect" koi, but if you have no comparison, it's more difficult to understand. Of course you do not need to bother the breeder every time for a "interview" they have enough to do without you asking them questions all the time. but when you do you might wanna use subtitles. For one because their English is not always the best, but more importantly, you often have a lot of background noise from the ponds which it more difficult to understand and follow. Again, keep up the good videos you are making, they are very informative and of excellent quality!

[@ACKoi]

Brilliant video 😁 loved it cheers Yvo 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@Glee73]

WOW.. what an amazing documentary.. great job. i can't believe we are so lucky to be able to watch amazing content such as this on youtube.

[@TheKoiPartner]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@raymondsenden]

Like the video’s before you did a great job. It’s educative en relaxing to Watch. Please continue, looking forward to the next one. Greatings from the Netherlands.

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Love all your work but this video documentary is something special🫡. Superb videography, great soundtrack and excellent narrative 👏. You have excelled yourself, thank you for producing and sharing your journey and experiences with us😊👍

[@TheKoiPartner]

So nice of you ❤️

[@danny_liao]

Thank you for sharing this documentary. Great insight on the art of koi breeding.

[@TheKoiPartner]

You bet 😊

[@Sharpeyskoi]

omg, what an amazing documentary. thanks for sharing. i enjoyed it so much. well done Yvo

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thanks so much!

[@akashmenon2903]

Nice documentary with a lot of information.

[@zushc]

(and the owner , always adresses me by my first name ) i loved it !! and loved everything about your documentary ,wish you all the best

[@shoaibqureshi2380]

Thank you very very much for filming this it is really precious and your presentation is also really amazing ❤

[@TheKoiPartner]

So nice of you

[@lipigirl]

Love watching you’re videos they are so informative and calming , was fun to see you with Ryan and Lee recently too 🤗

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@kesyinhsueh512]

Deeply touched, I appreciated your well-thought and fun documenting into the art and science of Koi breeding journey.

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thank you for sharing your nice comment 🙏 I’ve uploaded part 2 on my channel. Hope you like it

[@jeroennishikigoi1164]

Ivo. Ik volg je al vanaf het begin. Elke keer zie ik dat je het weer beter doet dan de vorige. Nu moet ik zeggen dat deze docu echt een enorme stap omhoog is. Wat een kwaliteit. Goed gedaan.!!

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thank you Jeroen! 🙏

[@davekoi2101]

Can’t wait to watch this after wrk ltrs been waiting for this thanks Yvo 🙌👍

[@TheKoiPartner]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@nahnisjourney1406]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL fish! I never knew they lived for so long. I never knew they changed color from the black carp to the colorful Koi. Thank you for sharing!!! 💛💛💛

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thank you for watching

[@philipwong454]

Beautifully filmed and narrated. Top shelf stuff. Thank you so much.

[@pokeberry3540]

This was a beautifully shot and highly informative video on a subject I've always wondered about. Thank you so much for sharing! P.S. Does the Lady who runs the Koi shop near the train station have any sort of online store? I would love to support her despite being on the other side of the planet.

[@ilonamollema6467]

Hey Yvo, What an interesting video about the koi breeding. I've never known that. And I'm glad to see that the not selected baby koi go to auction instead of being destroyed. I'm very interested in Japan and the Japanese culture. Thank you for educating me. Saying hi from Zwolle, the Netherlands. 🤗

[@edenkoipond]

Been waiting for a quiet period where I can sit and appreciate this documentary to its full. It didn’t disappoint. Brilliant to follow your journey. A quality video filled with facts and information. Top work buddy 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheKoiPartner]

Small secret… soon there will be a new documentary 😊

[@awidiyadewa6299]

Thank you for the documentary, amazing breeding process!

[@blacklabel810]

I am very proud of your work, the koi fish farm is very beautiful, and I am very happy to see it, Thank you for sharing your experience,,,👍

[@luck336]

Enjoyed it , don’t know much about koi fish neither I think I will ever keep them as pet , but this video made me koi fan

[@moritzlaszlo3115]

Stunning work man!

[@MantisThao81]

Another great video Yvo.

[@Vgudorf]

Wow, this was fascinating! Thank you for giving us a glimpse into the secretive world of championship koi breeding. Truly, the exacting care exhibited at every level of the process shows what a valued national treasure they are to Japanese culture.

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thank you for watching 🙏🙋🏻‍♂️

[@Kishan_Kumar_chhattisgarh]

It's a mind calming and relaxing time and feeling that we are having with this beautiful koi fishes.❤

[@TheKoiPartner]

It really is!

[@georgiusrudy325]

Wow, amazing documentary video 👍

[@erbenvanbergeijk9062]

Great job again Ivo❤

[@SaschaPallenberg]

What an amazing video! I live in Taiwan and have a bunch of Japanese friends. Well, it's basically around the corner. I can so relate to what you said in the beginning... about a peaceful and structured place. It's so fascinating. Thank you so much for this wonderful documentary!

[@TheKoiPartner]

That's awesome!

[@oakikoi]

Brilliant video Yvo, it takes me back to my fond memories of when I used to breed koi 😊

[@TheKoiPartner]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching and reaching out 🏆

[@CharlesGriffith1965]

such a pleasure to be able to see such a high quality, informative video on KOI... love your work

[@TheKoiPartner]

Much appreciated!

[@Siddharth_Rao]

So much positive energy! Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us.

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thanks for watching!

[@anthonyrogez9742]

Great documentary with a lot of informations about breeding and reproduction of these japan jewels

[@FromTheHeart2]

Not enough words to express the feeling of gratitude your video inspires. Made my day! Thank you so very much!

[@TheKoiPartner]

Thank you so much for the kind words and watching my documentary 🙏

[@kingyoman1]

Amazing documentary! I can't understand why it's so underrated 😮 this video deserve thousands of positive impressions 👍👍👍

[@napalmmoon]

Amazing in depth documentary about high tier koi farming. Stunning work.