What is it Like Selling World's Most Expensive Fish?

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Discover the secrets behind Japan's lucrative fish industry, where competition, culture, and money all play a role in selling the world's most expensive fish. You won't want to miss this fascinating look into Japanese business practices and traditions.
In this video I take you to the south of Japan where this fish is farmed and where the most expensive Japanese Koi ever was sold. I follow a man (Mike Snaden, Yume Koi) from England who risked everything and moved to Japan to sell koi. I'm looking for answers to questions like: What is it like to move to Japan? What is it like to sell Koi in Japan? And why are you selling the world's most expensive fish?
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
02:09 - Mike Snaden Yume Koi
03:11 - What Does Koi Mean?
04:31 - Traveling To Japan
05:49 - Building My Own Greenhouse
10:29 - What is it like moving to Japan?
13:13 - Japan Outdoor Growing Pond for Koi
15:41 - Amazing Traditional Japanese Garden and Koi Pond
18:22 - Preparing Koi for the Koi Show
20:35 - What is a good Koi?
24:29 - Sakai Company Japan Visit
28:30 - Omosako Koi Farm Visit
30:41 - Building My own Koi Pond Inspiration
33:39 - Packing and Shipping Koi for the Competition
37:30 - Traveling to Tokyo Japan
40:20 - Unpacking the Koi Fish
42:35 - The Big Results
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@masplen 5 ай бұрын

This has to be one of the best, if not the best Koi documentary I’ve watched. Mike has done incredibly well, such a giant leap of faith to not only relocate to a new country but to go head to head with the masters of this amazing hobby/ business. Thank you Yvo and Mike.

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏

@crmendieta22 4 ай бұрын

The best! I'm sure ❤❤❤

@squidikka 2 ай бұрын

Not to take away from the point of your comment, but I think if given the opportunity, there are loads upon loads of people who would rather live in Japan than the UK, especially given the past decade or so. Dropping everything to carve a niche into the koi market as a foreigner is honestly the biggest leap of faith here and most deserving of note.

@nickrider5220 5 ай бұрын

As a boy in 1980 I saw a photograph of a koi and my love of them started from there. I built a large pond and bought some in the summer that year.......obviously I'm much older now, but my love of koi has remained true. So thank you for your videos Yvo, from a life long koi enthusiast 👍🏻🍻

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and reaching out! Amazing story you have ❤

@Weskoi 5 ай бұрын

About 18 years ago I went to visit him in England on the advice of a friend. i read articles and saw results with tosai to yonsai that i had not seen from anyone. who was this man and what did he do differently from others. This made me so curious that I flew to England several times a year to see, listen, hear and feel what he was doing. What he did differently is a long story for here. Mike is water Mike is koi Mike has primarily remained a hobbyist enthusiast and, above all, never strayed into his shoes. I owe him a lot as a hobbyist and as a person he has benefited our koi hobby. taken to a higher level. yume koi Japan is your dream and especially your mission. I wish you much happiness, health and success. it is an honor to have you as a teacher. and above all, always be yourself Mike.John Ans Wesley

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you John!

@richardmatthews1026 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant video! I kept koi for around 15 years from the early 1980’s, worked in koi retail while a student and loved the hobby. I had to leave it for reasons beyond my control but this brings back so many happy memories. There’s something truly magical about those beautiful fish. Thanks so much for sharing.

@codyfairbanks7P269 3 ай бұрын

It is cool to see the experiences of a westerner in an eastern country. Really diving into the culture.

@yumekoijapan5067 5 ай бұрын

Yvo, what can I say. You’ve done a stunning job of creating this masterpiece! 😊😎 Thank you everyone for the flattering comments, they mean a lot to me ☺️🙏

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@grahamshakespeare4305 5 ай бұрын

Evo, I am certain everyone will be looking forward to watching Part 2. New fish house plans, the next mud pond challenge to showing the yume koi.. It's absolutely brilliant the way you've captured Mikes journey 🙏👊

@tthappyrock368 3 ай бұрын

All success to you in pursuing your dreams! Your documentaries are beautifully done all the way around! Many thanks to you and to the people who have contributed by allowing you to film their koi and koi businesses!

@TheKoiPartner 3 ай бұрын

🙌🙏

@anthonygkoi 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic perfectly filmed and edited documentary! Nice one Yvo!

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

🫶 thank you Anthony

@anthonygkoi 4 ай бұрын

@@TheKoiPartner Your Welcome! Also really nice meeting you at the AJKS and Mike’s fish house too!😁

@davidbale-xw4rz 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video so pleased that Mike's move to Japan is working out for him , very brave person.

@wng022773 5 ай бұрын

great video, love the content of the entire process to get a koi to a show. keep up the great work!

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

More to come! Thank you 🙏

@wng022773 4 ай бұрын

i would love to see some education videos like how some types of koi are created. also like what the difference between a kujaku is vs beni ginga

@allantait9669 5 ай бұрын

As always superb video coverage Vyo. Fascinating insight of Mike sans passion.

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@glennpeters7384 5 ай бұрын

Wow yvo what an insite in to what a journey you have been on yourself. The documentary is outstanding. An English koi hobbyist in Japan. From being told he was crazy it was almost impossible to do. Mike is a very humble guy. His knowledge on koi is undeniable. It proves that hard work and determination does pay off. I really enjoyed the film..Good luck on building your koi pond.

@LiSa.N.J 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful Koi, and your video presentation is wonderful. Congrats to Mike on his accomplishment, and best wishes to you both on living your dream. I have always wanted to visit Japan, the country sides. It's so beautiful. Someday. One day I hope...

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@anndebaldo7381 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Good luck to you both! The fish are indeed living works of art! I understand how much you love them. ATB

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

You got that right!

@K.W.P.R 5 ай бұрын

Excellent documentary buddy , Mike is such a wealth of knowledge and I’m really pleased that it is starting to work out for him , 😎👍

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you 🫶

@pollekeensibo 5 ай бұрын

Ik heb ervan genoten Ivo , bedankt voor deze belevenis . Grtjs

@DannysAquariums 5 ай бұрын

These documentaries are GREAT! 🤩

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@TelfordKoiPond 5 ай бұрын

Yvo you are a genius🫡. That is without doubt the best documentary of its type I have ever watched. Superb camera work, sublime music and breathtaking narrative…….absolutely brilliant👏. I watch all your videos but this is something special . You gel so well with Mike it was an absolute pleasure to watch…….THANK YOU😊👍

@jasonmillwood2893 5 ай бұрын

Incredible documentary! Thank you for sharing. I’ve learned so much about Koi from your channel. Your channel and videos have given me even a deeper love for Koi.

@mykoiobsession 5 ай бұрын

One of the best documentaries I have seen on koi. What an amazing experience to have been able to participate in the All Japan Koi Show showcasing the best koi in the world. Congratulations to Mike. Very much looking forward to seeing more from you as your journey in Japan continues.

@HayzeeHayes 5 ай бұрын

This is a great film Evo of Mike and koi in Japan. Wish you all the best for your venture into the same world of Koi. 🙏

@craigsf3237 4 ай бұрын

Cheers Yvo. Thank you for this video. An excellent short documentary on a guy who has an amazing eye and understanding of water and koi. I salute you Mike for have a big enough pair of balls to chase your dreams mate. Hopefully, see you in Autumn mate.

@zankoi 5 ай бұрын

Great job Yvo! Really good to see also some koi farms from south Japan...

@aquaticnut86 5 ай бұрын

Yvo my friend you did it! Absolutely amazing!!! Thank you for all the hard work on this video, it’s very inspiring and I agree with your conclusion that you made the right decision to follow your passion! I’d also like to thank Mike for doing the same and following his passion! I look forward to seeing what the future holds for you both!!!

@wook1318 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic film, Yvo! Very much appreciate the efforts you make to bring such passion to our homes. Congratulations to Mike on his prize! Well deserved!

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, it’s really much appreciated

@seanscott1580 5 ай бұрын

Superb evo great insight into yumi look forward to the next stage

@deborahhayes2620 5 ай бұрын

Just came upon your videos today and have found them very interesting with informative details. I especially enjoyed beautiful cultural details as well. I am sure you will be very blessed in your courage to pursue your dream. I will look forward to watching your documentaries in the future. Hopefully, you will make many interesting documentaries of Japanese culture and people.

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thanks and welcome 🙏😃

@ryandg5715 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this movie, Evo. I admire you that you have done everything you could to follow your dream. From a koi hobbyist in Vietnam.

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

You are welcome, thank you so much for your comment

@ericteneyck8691 5 ай бұрын

Great documentary. You've come a long way! Great how you have earned the trust of so many breeders and others in the business. Looking forward to the next one. I would someday like to see a video chronicling the process of a private individual setting up a buying trip (I assume with one of the businesses that do that), traveling to Japan, dealing with the breeders, the help they get deciding on and picking koi, negotiating price, etc. Basically, all the stages from deciding to go until the fish are in his pond.

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

You have now idea how much these comments mean to me! Thank you ❤

@tillenavick8993 5 ай бұрын

Very good documentary! It was well put together, but I would have liked to see more goldfish! I love that this man was able to follow his dream, even when others told him he would fail. Following your dreams is scary because change is scary; that is why so many say you will fail. Many people don't follow their dreams, and later in life, regret it. Even if you fail, you have succeeded because we learn through our failures. Never give up.

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment! ❤

@jeroennishikigoi1164 4 ай бұрын

And your docu’s are getting better and better! Great job Yvo! Mike Snaden is for me a true legend and i have watched over and over the video’s where he is in!

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏

@cattenkoifarm2937 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations Mike, Great to see you competing in Japan. Great video from the Koi Partner.

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@user-ji5qs5wo3k 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely great video to see Mikes preparation for the show. Thank you for sharing it with us.

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for leaving this amazing comment and watching my documentary 🙏

@grahamshakespeare4305 5 ай бұрын

Superb content, thanks Evo 😊

@chrisb.1116 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your time and effort.

@tommaxwell6839 4 ай бұрын

Amazing. Thank you.

@kazisaad1545 5 ай бұрын

I am from Bangladesh .Got to know about this hobby through your videos. will meet you in Japan someday

@yongchoi2322 4 ай бұрын

Amazing documentary! Thanks for ur work🙏

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and reaching out! ❤

@chasingkoi 5 ай бұрын

Stunning work evo, great to c Mike living his dream n can't wait to c u start ur pond this year keep up the good work,, cheers Terry,

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@rayplant8114 5 ай бұрын

Amazing documentary as always Evo, absolutely stunning actual Japanese pond. I love watching all the videos of koi, koi houses and the breeders it’s makes me feel like I’m there, beautifully captured footage ❤🖤🤍

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@rayplant8114 5 ай бұрын

Maybe see you in Newark England sometime again!

@allenjohnson2239 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Always look forward to these!

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

❤

@remulocarvalho4326 2 ай бұрын

Excellent documentary. Thanks a lot. Keep it on.

@TheKoiPartner 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 🙏

@Bobsmith-mf7iw 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your video's like a breath of good air

@sweetcattv 3 ай бұрын

So happy that a part 2 exists

@TheKoiPartner 3 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@AndreSilva-lx8dv 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic work. I love the way you showcase koi fish farming to the world. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing it. Greetings from the Azores islands - Portugal

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Andre! Best from Japan and I hope to visit the Azores one day 😍

@sulisamkoi 5 ай бұрын

Very touched by the story and wish you the best in pursuing your dream

@deejaysmi1469 5 ай бұрын

That was very interesting - a great insight into preparing for the top show and a great insight into Mike Snaden & Yume Koi Japan.

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

🙏

@anhbausa6111 4 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to see your next video Yvo. Amazing!

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Anhbausa! 🙏

@BHKOI 4 ай бұрын

Excellent documentary

@tjnorton100 5 ай бұрын

Another awesome documentary thank you

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and reaching out again! ❤️

@camronrudolph1411 4 ай бұрын

great video ,very inspiring

@owenheal3128 3 ай бұрын

Great documentary video loved it 👌

@TheKoiPartner 3 ай бұрын

😇🫶

@tonybarker428 5 ай бұрын

Excellent Evo 👏👏👏👏

@pricklypear389 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic documentary! I’ve followed you for some time and am excited for your new adventure!

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you for reaching out and following my adventures 🫶

@KA-om9oz 5 ай бұрын

Master class documentary. Yvo is the quickly becoming the best.

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for these nice words ❤

@gladboy7722 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing...💯💯💯

@dazbkdb 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic video loved every minute of it Thank you

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

So glad!

@lourenspotgieter4274 5 ай бұрын

Congrats Mike!

@Ronnies33 5 ай бұрын

Great docu!

@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection 4 ай бұрын

Incredible documentary. Superbly filmed and great interview with Mike. Very very nice to watch.

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

Many thanks! 🙏

@carplester4217 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful insight into a different aspect of Japan. Yours certainly leading the way with videos like this and I look forward to each video you post. Keep up the great work. 👍🏻

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🫶

@danbaker8254 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant as always. Great insight and commentary. 🙏.. keep up the great work 💯%.. look forward to the next one.

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Dan! 🙏🙏❤️

@margieb4733 4 ай бұрын

Great video! I really enjoyed watching.

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

So glad!

@karrannwalsh4394 3 ай бұрын

Excellent document. I really enjoyed it.

@TheKoiPartner 3 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@tyhanley4512 3 ай бұрын

Such a great documentary. Well done!

@TheKoiPartner 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and reaching out 😃👌

@coreyforeman8839 5 ай бұрын

Thanks my Guy for showing quality koi

@darrenmarchese7182 5 ай бұрын

Great vid Yvo amazing, I think Mike is brilliant at what he does. Your vids are so interesting I could watch them all day so keep them coming 👍🏻

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

🙏🙏

@jonnytwotimes9196 4 ай бұрын

Great video as always!

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Jonny 🙌

@lucycook9527 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this journey

@TheKoiPartner 29 күн бұрын

You are so welcome

@jsoelistyo9701 4 ай бұрын

i love listening to Mike talking about koi. so knowledgable, thank you for this video. by the way, on 36:57 i swear he was speaking Indonesian when he picked up the phone (sounded like" Selamat Pagi" = good morning).

@user-ru1no7bx6y 5 ай бұрын

От всей души поздравляю Александра в победе!!! Его Кохаку настоящий Гранд Чемпион!!!! Мы за него болели и он победил!!!! Ураааа!!!!

@matejkliman1 4 ай бұрын

Wow Yvo, well done on this! I always wondered what Japanese private gardens with koi look like and I understand the Japanese are very private. What a rare glimpse! Thank you!

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Matej for the super kind words 🫶

@vijayrupnath1744 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a Ton for such detailed and beautifully created documentary! Your voice perfectly matches the tone of the content! Excellent video shooting/editing skills too! Thank you for embarking on this journey to follow your dreams and inspiring us by documenting it so beautifully and sharing it with us! Best wishes to you in accomplishing your dreams! 👍😇

@TheKoiPartner 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton! 🙏🙏

@Bucknasfri70 5 ай бұрын

I wish I was as brave as this guy. Leave everything to live his dream with koi.

@christinetjonsienpien-qu4yp 4 ай бұрын

I guess he had an amazing mind set

@jesseter2 5 ай бұрын

Always enjoy your videos. Great job and keep it up

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! 🙏

@alanfindlay2320 4 ай бұрын

Ivo what a spectacular documentary, brilliant in every way. Well don keep up the good work.

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@adamw86 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the uitstekend upload, keep living your dream!

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@TheBigmac191 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic documentary - really enjoyable - well done 👍

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@mundosingapur 5 ай бұрын

Great video as allways , thanks for share.

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🫶

@TheErwinstok 4 ай бұрын

What a story, amazing vid again really awasome

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@lonelykoi213 Ай бұрын

That was awesome video thank you

@TheKoiPartner 29 күн бұрын

Very welcome

@motuguru 5 ай бұрын

Hi Yvo, great video! I really enjoyed it.

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@nato996 5 ай бұрын

really good video!!!! stay strong!!!

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

🙏🙏

@tete8206 Ай бұрын

I love youre videos, please keep up the good work.

@TheKoiPartner Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, hope I’ve earned your subscription

@MantisThao81 4 ай бұрын

Yvo As always you’ve created yet another epic video, with results of Mike’s dream. As a hobbyist, I do plan on entering a local event with a koi of mine. Thanks for the contents.

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

Thanks you for watching and reaching out ☺️

@alant9514 5 ай бұрын

Please keep up the great moves i enjoy them keep it up

@over60-notdead98 5 ай бұрын

Well done! The video is informative, of excellent quality, and beautiful to view. I wish you continued success on your journey!

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@thanh6455 5 ай бұрын

Great video as always 👍👍👍

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit

@sazzopardi 4 ай бұрын

Very interesting video. thanks for your dedication.

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

🙏

@ingerborgeskundberg6871 4 ай бұрын

Fantastisk and interesting documentary

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Ingeborg

@paulsabucchi 4 ай бұрын

Ciao Yvo, thank you for this lovely video and update on Snaden san

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@puli23_62 4 ай бұрын

Follow your dreams and congrats to Mike! great story.

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do! 🫶

@RobotsCanDoAnything 2 ай бұрын

Excellent documentary, follow your dream that is when we do our best work.

@TheKoiPartner 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@MrVoidbringer2002 4 ай бұрын

always a great story and play of movement...

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@NathesKoi 4 ай бұрын

Incredible video well done!❤

@TheKoiPartner 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@fenixnl4204 4 ай бұрын

I live in the Netherlands aswell. 🇳🇱my dream is to go to japan, and do the same as you do right now❤. Love your content keep it going!

@user-ht4zx5tc6c 5 ай бұрын

Glad to see most of your video, especially like this, good job, and wish you dream come true.

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too! ❤️🙏

@user-ht4zx5tc6c 5 ай бұрын

@@TheKoiPartner Thanks, but we have just one dream, our free land without russian-occupant's.

@samuelschult985 3 ай бұрын

Follow your dreams, great presentation 👍

@TheKoiPartner 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will

@irshadsakhabuth5689 5 ай бұрын

Amazing video as usual, watching you from Mauritius 🇲🇺 😊

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

@Gtizwolle 5 ай бұрын

Nice video Yvo!

@TheKoiPartner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏