Mano (Tomezou)

Mano Koi Farm

Located in Minaminigoro, Ojiya, Niigata Prefecture, Mano Koi Farm, also known as the Tomezo breeder, is led by Hitoshi Mano—a name held in high esteem among koi enthusiasts. The farm operates within Niigata’s renowned Nishikigoi heartland, a birthplace of the koi art, and continues the legacy of refined, characterful koi breeding.

Mano Koi Farm specializes in a refined selection of classic Nishikigoi types, chosen for their aesthetic clarity and breeding integrity:

• Kōhaku – Prized for its clean, bold red-on-white patterns.
• Shusui – A graceful, Doitsu variety with a pale bluish dorsal and vibrant lower body.
• Kin Showa – A metallic-bodied variation of the Showa variety, offering both radiance and depth.
• Matsuba Ogon – A striking metallic variety with a pinecone-like reticulation pattern.

Mano is best known for the esteemed Tomezo Bloodline of Kōhaku, loved for its “lacquer-red” (beni) and “snow-white” (shiro) contrast—qualities that catch the eye from a glance. Visitors have described his koi as breathtaking in vibrancy and clarity, with such presence that they become unforgettable.

Breeder: Hitoshi Mano · Location: Minaminigoro, Ojiya, Niigata, Japan

Located in the cradle of Nishikigoi breeding, Mano Koi Farm—known affectionately in koi circles as Tomezo—is operated by Hitoshi Mano, whose name is synonymous with elegance and tradition.

Focusing on a curated range of varieties—Kōhaku, Shusui, Kin Showa, and Matsuba Ogon—Mano’s koi reflect both classical beauty and breeding precision. Among these, the Tomezo Kōhaku stands as a hallmark of quality.