A fair of "Ranchu", also known as the "King of Goldfish," was held in Yoshinogawa City, Tokushima Prefecture, where enthusiasts brought their proud Ranchu and competed for beauty.
"Ranchu" is a goldfish with a round body and a hump-like head, and is also called the "King of Goldfish" because of its elegant appearance.
In Yoshinogawa City, Tokushima Prefecture, an annual fair was held on the 22nd, and more than 30 unique ranchus raised by local enthusiasts were exhibited.
Participants judged with a serious expression while comparing the color of the ranchu swimming gracefully in the white vessels lined up at the venue and the tension of the tail fin.
A 72-year-old man who raised Ranchu, who was selected as the first place in the judging, said, "It is difficult to feed and manage water, but once you get into it, you will be absorbed in it. I want to do my best to be the best in Japan." ..
Tokutaro Ishida, the representative of the "Yoshinogawa Ranchu Association" that sponsored the event, said, "I would like you to see the elegant swimming of Ranchu, which is also called the" King of Goldfish. "