Japanese carp

Crap is a freshwater bony fish with a bluish-black body, a bluish-black back, a yellowish-white bell and a pair of whiskers on the lips. In Japan, they call crap 'KOI", and the koi is a national symbol of luck and good fortune, and they are respected as such.

In literature and art, they are frequently portrayed as emblems of fortitude and tenacity because of their beauty. Their colours and patterns are pleasing to look at, so Japanese people like to keep koi at home and a garden. Carp is a cold water fish that accumulates strength by swimming against the current. That's why they have been revered as the supreme fish for hundreds of years. A carp is a brave fish that doesn't move like other fish, whether it's hooked or landed, and even lies on the kitchen table without moving. Therefore, they are likened to samurai warriors who do not shy away from the sword.

Types of Koi

• Taisho Sanshoku – white with black and red patches
• Kohaku – white with red patches
• Showa Sanshoku – black with red and white patches
• Goromo – red and blue coloured scales
• Bekko – white, red, or yellow koi with black patches
• Chagoi – brown or olive-colored koi
• Asagi – blue koi with red and white underbellies
• Ogon – silver koi with gold
• Koromo – white koi with black patches on the scales
• Hikari Moyo – silver koi with patterns on the scales

Legend of koi

In ancient times, before the beginning of the chronology of this era, thousands of carp swam across the Yellow River. It is said that the colored scales on their muscular backs glistened in the sunlight like millions of living gems. Everyone traveled safely until a school of carp came upon a large waterfall. However, thousands of carp who were tired and exhausted could not bear the strong current and strong descent of the waterfall, gave up and went back down the stream. But exactly 360 carp swam against the current, jumped up the waterfall and continued to fight. Using all his strength, he jumped again and again and kept falling back into the water. Listening to the sound of the carp splashing in the water, the gathered fishermen mocked them for their failed attempts. Lussavdas used their magic to make the falls higher and the currents more violent, swarming the poor carp. However, the carp did not want to give up. They continued to try for a century. In the end, only one fish managed to reach the top of the waterfall in a heroic leap. It is said that God, who saw him at this time, smiled and praised and rewarded the brave carp and turned him into a golden dragon. The carp, which became a golden dragon, soared in the eternal sky and chased the stars to live a happy life. Since then, this waterfall has been called the Dragon's Door, and any carp that manages to climb to the top of the waterfall with a combination of strength and bravery turns into a golden dragon. This is because the carp is a symbol of endurance and invincibility, overcoming obstacles, being the master of one's destiny, fulfilling one's life goals, and achieving success.