Genjiro

Owner(s): Takashi Kobayashi
Specialty: Kohaku
Description: Mr. Takashi Kobayashi, the present owner, is a fourth generation breeder. His great grandfather, the founder of Genjiro Koi Farm, bred excellent Koi.

These Koi were the ancestors that contributed to the production of Tomoin and Sensuke. Genjiro Kohaku, in this regard, is recognized as one of the origin of the Kohaku bloodline. In Taisho Sanke production as well, Genjiro Koi Farm owns a pure "Sadazo Sanke" which has produced many generations of Koi during the 36 years the Kobayashi Family has owned it. Sadazo Sanke is one of three famous Sanke bloodlines along with Jinbei and Torazo.

It is most likely that Genjiro is the only breeder that uses the pure blood of Sadazo Sanke as its parent. It is due to the purity of this bloodline, that the Sumi and Hi quality are both first class.

Takashi also acquired a number of quality Hikarimono parents from his father (Hirokichi) and breeds the Hikarimono varieties of Kujyaku and Matsuba. As a matter of fact, Hirokichi, Takashi's father was responsible for the stabilizing of Yamabuki Ogon.

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