My friend Rudy in Japan sent these pictures from a recent garden visit in Okayama.
The koi in winter remind me of my winter walks through the Rose Garden in Florence. There are 2 tanks attached to fountains in that beautiful place, both full of koi.
Koi in Japan in January
get back, lauretta! 
Thank you for mentioning me and I’ve always loved the lightly colored koi as well!!☺️They even look bigger maybe huge in reality and also incredible.
Enjoy your observations and appreciate your sharing your life in Japan!