Koi is called the king of river fish and has been long regarded as a joyful fish. Samurais in Muromachi Period adored the bravery Kois possess.The Huang Ho (Yellow River) flowing across the Chinese continent. In order to reach its source, a carp must attempt an assent towards a valley of rapids called Longmen through the Jishishan Mountain, which stands deep in the Kunlun Mountains. A legend says that if a carp successfully swims up the Longmen Falls (Dragon’s Gate), it can transform into a dragon. Because of the legend, the carps became a symbol of human’s success in life............
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