IWAKURA, Aichi -- Visitors to one of Japan's top cherry blossom-viewing spots in this central Japan city were treated to a dual spectacle as an annual washing of "koinobori" carp streamers took place ...

"Koinobori" or carp streamers, flutter above a river in Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, on Saturday morning, complemented by cherry blossoms in full bloom on the banks. The carp is a symbol of strength ...

NIIGATA, Japan -- Nishikigoi, Japan's large, colorful carp kept for ornamental purposes, have been gaining fans abroad.

Hand-reared for their color and beauty, koi carp have become an iconic symbol of Japan that can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars and even participate in fishy beauty contests. The nation’s ...

OGUNI, Kumamoto Prefecture—About 3,000 “koinobori” carp-shaped streamers are casting out festive spring colors over the Tsuetate Onsen hot spring resort area. The koinobori streamers are displayed ...

At Shanghai Ocean University, three young researchers from Bangladesh and Pakistan are diving into the world of Oujiang color common carp. Their mission is to improve fish color, growth, and climate ...