What Does GoSanke Mean?

Gosanke means the three top types of Koi: Kohaku, Sanke, and Showa. These Koi are very famous because of their beautiful looks and special colours. Kohaku has a white body with red spots. Sanke mixes white with red and black patterns. Showa has a black background with red and white marks. The word “Gosanke” shows that these are the best three in a category, showing how important they are. Grand champions at Koi shows usually come from the Gosanke group, which shows how popular and excellent these Koi are.