Yvo de Wal is known as “The Koi Partner,” a koi enthusiast and documentarian who travels Japan filming the hidden world of koi breeding. Follow his journey on YouTube and Instagram (@thekoipartner) to experience the beauty and craft of koi like never before.
Every spring in the mountains of Niigata, Japan, a quiet but extraordinary ritual begins. In the shadow of snow-capped peaks, amidst neatly arranged rice paddies and cedar forests, generations of koi breeders rise before dawn. Their lives revolve around one singular pursuit: crafting the perfect koi. As The Koi Partner, I’ve had the rare privilege […]