[錦鯉庭池シリーズ①]小西養鯉場 A Japanese style koi pond in the Konishi Koi Farm, Hiroshima, Japan

#koi #konishi #nishikigoi #japanesegarden The garden pond at Konishi Koi Farm was built in the 1960s by the previous president, Toshikatsu Konishi. It was during Japan's period of rapid economic growth, when the mood across the country was positive and upbeat. Looking at the magnificent gardens and ponds built during this time, I wonder if it would be difficult to recreate something similar in Japan today. With the prolonged economic recession, slow growth, declining population, and shifts in values ​​and lifestyles, traditional Japanese culture is being lost everywhere. Of course, culture is constantly evolving, and individual perceptions of the current situation will vary. The definition of a "good pond" for nishikigoi enthusiasts is likely to change as well. However, some of you who watched the video may be thinking, "I want to build a traditional garden pond and enjoy nishikigoi in the future." As demand declines and craftsmen age, the know-how of garden pond construction is being lost, so I would like to film these garden ponds and preserve them for future generations.