{"product_id":"kodama-koi-farm-limited-time-showa-ii-2","title":"Kodama Koi Farm - Limited Time - Showa II","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/Kodama_Koi_Farm_Logo_Header.webp?v=1745246652\" alt=\"Kodama Koi Farm\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind Showa from Kodama Koi Farm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a longtime partner of Kodama Koi Farm, one of the most respected names in the world of Japanese koi, we're proud to offer exclusive, premium koi that come to you direct from Kodama, each one hand-selected and imported from world-renowned breeders in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind Showa bred by the renowned Dainichi Koi Farm. This impressive male, born in 2024 and currently measuring 20.5\" inches (52 cm), is a Showa, a stunning example of its variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeder: \u003cstrong\u003eDainichi Koi Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSex: Male\u003cbr\u003eBorn: 2024\u003cbr\u003eSize: 20.5\" \/ 52 CM\u003cbr\u003eVariety: Showa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability Window: August to September 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TR1jVvRaCpU\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Showa So Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Showa is a striking embodiment of power, artistry, and tradition, all flowing through the vivid contrast of jet-black sumi, fiery red beni, and snowy white shiroji. As one of the most dynamic koi varieties, Showa demands attention not just for its coloration, but for the way those colors move in perfect harmony across the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDainichi's bloodline is renowned for producing Showa with exceptional depth of color, strong body conformation, and sumi placement that seems painted by instinct. At over 20 inches in his second year, this male carries jumbo potential on top of that pedigree — a centerpiece fish in the making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to look for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInky, lacquer-black sumi that anchors the pattern with strength and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep beni that blazes with clarity and consistency across the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, unblemished shiroji, offering stark contrast and visual drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic patterns that wrap around the body in a bold interplay of color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional early size and thick, powerful conformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced head markings, often featuring all three colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/All_Japan_Nishiki_Koi_-_associaton_baner.png?v=1745249181\" alt=\"All Japan Nishiki Koi Association\" width=\"338\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kodama Koi Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46107038515270,"sku":"y0707b003","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1287\/3545\/files\/y0707b003.jpg?v=1786031572","url":"https:\/\/playitkoi.com\/products\/kodama-koi-farm-limited-time-showa-ii-2","provider":"Play It Koi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}