{"product_id":"shiro-utsuri-koi-21cm-tosai-hosokai-ek7031-hand-selected-japanese-koi-uk","title":"Shiro Utsuri Koi 21cm Tosai – Hosokai (EK7031) | Hand Selected Japanese Koi UK","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eShiro Utsuri Koi 21cm Tosai – Hosokai (EK7031) | Hand Selected Japanese Koi UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"382\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eBeautiful Shiro Utsuri Koi carp for sale UK, bred by Hosokai Koi Farm in Japan and hand selected during our February 2026 buying trip. This striking 21cm Tosai Japanese Koi features strong contrasting black sumi set against a bright white base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eThe name \u003cem data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eShiro Utsuri\u003c\/em\u003e translates to \u003cstrong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"444\"\u003e“White Reflection”\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Japanese koi terminology, \u003cem data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"483\"\u003eUtsuri\u003c\/em\u003e refers to black patterning that wraps and reflects across the body, often appearing on both sides in a balanced flowing manner. Combined with the bright white (\u003cem data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eShiro\u003c\/em\u003e) skin, this creates the dramatic contrast Shiro Utsuri are famous for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eThis koi already shows excellent developing sumi placement with strong motoguro-style black colouring in the fins and quality lacquer-black markings beginning to emerge across the body. The clean white skin provides sharp contrast and gives the koi an elegant yet powerful appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eHand selected in Japan for its skin quality, body shape and future potential, this young Tosai is expected to continue improving as the sumi develops further with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eAn exciting traditional variety from Hosokai Koi Farm with strong future promise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eVariety: Shiro Utsuri (“White Reflection”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eSize: 21cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eAge: Tosai (1 year)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eBreeder: Hosokai Koi Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eHand Selected in Japan: February 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eReference: EK7031\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h0hi1p8jx8o?si=ZYew3eYG6C8hKrbL\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eBuy Japanese Koi online UK with secure nationwide delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122);\"\u003eShipping: £30 per box (multiple koi shipped together).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 52, 122); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePond 7 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Elite Koi Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58112741114240,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1756\/4259\/files\/EK7031-ShiroUtsuri-pleaseexplaintheUtsurimeaning-Hosokai-Tosai-Handselectedinfeb2026-_175-21cm.jpg?v=1779112665","url":"https:\/\/www.elitekoi.co.uk\/products\/shiro-utsuri-koi-21cm-tosai-hosokai-ek7031-hand-selected-japanese-koi-uk","provider":"Elite Koi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}