This is a quick & easy blog to read & answers all the questions you may have when buying koi from Windsor fish Hatchery 

What all Showa should have

No matter the type, a true Showa usually shows:

• Black that wraps around the body
• Black present on the head (key difference from Sanke)
• Strong contrast between black, red, and white

 Simple way to understand it

Think of Showa like this:

• Traditional Showa → dark, bold, heavy black
• Kindai Showa → light, modern, more white
• Doitsu/Ginrin → same fish, different skin/scales

You should also expect to receive the exact fish shown in the photos, ensuring confidence in your purchase.

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