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.
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.
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
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.
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 👍🏻🍻
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!
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...
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
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 ☺️🙏
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 🙏👊
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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😊👍
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.
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 ❤🖤🤍
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.
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!
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!!!
Excellent documentary, really enjoyed it and the fishes , wow, what a great fish and well done mike, Can't be easy going out there to follow what you love.
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! 👍😇
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!
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.
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. 👍🏻
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).
