Asahi Fancy Koi, Inc. is a family business est. in 1968 by the late owner Mitsuru "Mits" Nakamaru. Located in Gardena CA for the past 39 years features all designed & hand built by Asahi Koi a retail pond supplies & equipment store with 4 show ponds, 2 long ponds for the koi for sale, and many ponds in the back for holding and quartine of Japanese Nishiki-Goi before they go on sale.
Mitsuru "Mits" Nakamaru was the pioneer in Import / Export of High Show Quality Japanese Nishiki-Goi to USA. Mitsuru "Mits" Nakamaru also was the "Grand Champion" & "Best in Show" Winner with the Kohaku [shown on the Flag to the left & the picture below] @ 1st All Japan Nishiki-Goi Show in Tokyo, Japan back in 1968. Current Winners hold on to the flag but must return it for next years ALL JAPAN SHOW .