奈良県·特産品
Goldfish of Yamatokoriyama
Vermilion fish swim gracefully through the water—Yamatokoriyama is one of Japan's premier goldfish-producing regions. Its history is said to have begun in 1724, around the time Yanagisawa Yoshiari moved from Kai (Yamanashi Prefecture) to Yamatokoriyama. Eventually, it spread as a side business for samurai, and after the Meiji Restoration, it was actively cultivated by farmers and samurai who had lost their livelihoods. Blessed with abundant water resources and many irrigation ponds, this land was perfect for raising goldfish. It is also said that the water fleas found in these ponds were the ideal food for the young fish. Every summer, the 'National Goldfish Scooping Championship' is held, attracting participants from all over the country. If you peek into the waterways of this castle town, you can still see many goldfish today. Please come and visit the rich aquatic landscape known as the 'Town of Goldfish.'
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