[Originally published on YouTube 30.12.2021] It's time for episode 2 of Koi Talk, we're back on the sofa with Ricky and Chris for our festive edition!  We had some great feedback from our last sofa chat so we've decided to continue the format.    Some of the topics Ricky and Chris discuss this time include:   · The 52nd All Japan Koi Show (AJKS), and the time and effort breeders in Japan put into preparing their Koi and setting up for the show.   · Paying appreciation to the Grand Champion at the AJKS - a Kohaku from Maruyama Koi Farm, raised by Narita.  · The differences between Koi appreciation in Japan and other parts of the world, and why hobbyists should focus on Koi appreciation, not Koi assassination.  · The selection process for Japanese breeders, Ricky's Koi selection process at Koi Wholesale, and how hobbyists with an open mind could get some real bargains. ------ If you enjoy our Podcasts please show your support for Koi Talk magazine and help fund the work that we're doing, and the Koi Keeping knowledge that we're sharing. With the Koi Talk magazine monthly subscription priced at just £3.95 per copy including delivery, you really don’t want to miss out!   Subscribe to the magazine today at www.koitalk.com  Back issues are also available to buy separately while stocks last. ------ About Koi Talk: Koi Talk Magazine is the UK's only monthly, printed magazine, dedicated to Koi keeping. Website: www.koitalk.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/koitalkmagazine   Facebook: www.facebook.com/KoiTalkOfficial  Instagram: www.instagram.com/koi_talk   Email: [email protected]