Koi allow us to engage not only with the fish and their highly interesting behaviors but also with the plant life in the garden. It is particularly delightful to experience the transformation of the garden's vegetation throughout the four seasons. Furthermore, these fish, which originate from East Asia, reveal to us an unfamiliar culture and make it wonderfully accessible. Contents include: - Development history - The wild carp - Characteristics of color carp - General information on breeding - Purchase and evaluation - Care options - Diseases.