Our History

Koi are regarded as “Living Jewels” and “Living Art.” The elegant and graceful swim of Koi leaves a deep and pleasing impression with everyone. Mamoru Kodama founded Miyoshiike Co., Ltd. to provide joyful experiences through healthy and beautiful Koi in 1967. Miyoshiike soon became one of the most well known Koi dealers in Japan as well as all over the world. Miyoshiike and her customers won many top awards at Koi shows including All Japan Nishikigoi Show. As the world got smaller, the demand for quality Koi grew globally. In 2001, Taro, current president, started Japan Koi Online as a distribution center in Menifee, CA. in order to serve US Koi hobbyists with the same level of quality and healthy Japanese Koi and its supplies. Through internet, we started selling quality Japanese Koi with auction style nationwide. By the end of 2013, we have sold more than 112,000 Koi. In 2006, as an expansion of the business, we relocated ourselves from 1 acre facility in California to 15 acres farm in Hawaii, and renamed Japan Koi Online as Kodama Koi Farm.

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  Timeline

1967

Mamoru Kodama founds Miyoshiike Co., Ltd. in Japan

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1983

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Mamoru Kodama wins first and
subsequent Grand Champions at All Japan Nishikigoi Show, five times total.

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1989

Opened flagship showroom/store in Tokyo area

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2001

Taro Kodama, president, starts Japan Koi Online in Menifee, CA

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2006

Japan Koi Online relocates from 1 acre facility in California to 15 acre farm in Hawaii, company rebranded as Kodama Koi Farm

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2011

Our first retail store, Kodama Koi Garden opens in Saddle River, NJ

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2013

Second Kodama Koi Garden retail store opened in Long Island, NY

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