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.
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.
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
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!
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 👍🏻🍻
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.
I was given a koi by mistake I have shubunkin gold fish sold to me by mistake and since finding out they grow big Ive gotten a bigger tank and next year I plan to build a pond for them and wish to give them the best life I can
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...
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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! 👍😇
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.
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.
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 ❤🖤🤍
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😊👍
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!!!
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. 👍🏻
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.
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.
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 🙏👊
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).
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!
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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.
Thank you so much! 🙏
The best! I'm sure ❤❤❤
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.
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.
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
Thank you John!
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!
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It is cool to see the experiences of a westerner in an eastern country. Really diving into the culture.
Fantastic perfectly filmed and edited documentary! Nice one Yvo!
🫶 thank you Anthony
@@TheKoiPartner Your Welcome! Also really nice meeting you at the AJKS and Mike’s fish house too!😁
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 👍🏻🍻
Thank you for watching and reaching out! Amazing story you have ❤
Excellent video so pleased that Mike's move to Japan is working out for him , very brave person.
great video, love the content of the entire process to get a koi to a show. keep up the great work!
More to come! Thank you 🙏
i would love to see some education videos like how some types of koi are created. also like what the difference between a kujaku is vs beni ginga
As always superb video coverage Vyo. Fascinating insight of Mike sans passion.
Glad you enjoyed it
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.
I was given a koi by mistake I have shubunkin gold fish sold to me by mistake and since finding out they grow big Ive gotten a bigger tank and next year I plan to build a pond for them and wish to give them the best life I can
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...
Thank you very much!
Beautiful! Good luck to you both! The fish are indeed living works of art! I understand how much you love them. ATB
You got that right!
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.
You have now idea how much these comments mean to me! Thank you ❤
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.
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!
Thank you so much! 🙏
Ik heb ervan genoten Ivo , bedankt voor deze belevenis . Grtjs
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.
Thank you! I just released a new film! :)
These documentaries are GREAT! 🤩
Glad you like them!
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!
Thank you so much, it’s really much appreciated
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
Thank you Andre! Best from Japan and I hope to visit the Azores one day 😍
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!
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Thanks a ton! 🙏🙏
Congratulations Mike, Great to see you competing in Japan. Great video from the Koi Partner.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you for making this movie, Evo. I admire you that you have done everything you could to follow your dream. From a koi hobbyist in Vietnam.
Thank you so much! ❤
You are welcome, thank you so much for your comment
That was very interesting - a great insight into preparing for the top show and a great insight into Mike Snaden & Yume Koi Japan.
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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.
Absolutely great video to see Mikes preparation for the show. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you for leaving this amazing comment and watching my documentary 🙏
This is a great film Evo of Mike and koi in Japan. Wish you all the best for your venture into the same world of Koi. 🙏
Excellent documentary buddy , Mike is such a wealth of knowledge and I’m really pleased that it is starting to work out for him , 😎👍
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you 🫶
Superb evo great insight into yumi look forward to the next stage
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.
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.
Thanks and welcome 🙏😃
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 ❤🖤🤍
Thank you so much!
Maybe see you in Newark England sometime again!
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😊👍
Fantastic documentary! I’ve followed you for some time and am excited for your new adventure!
Awesome, thank you for reaching out and following my adventures 🫶
Very touched by the story and wish you the best in pursuing your dream
Brilliant as always. Great insight and commentary. 🙏.. keep up the great work 💯%.. look forward to the next one.
Thank you Dan! 🙏🙏❤️
What a beautiful fish! This video is wonderful especially showing the very large koi which other videos I've seen only show the smaller ones.
Thank you for reaching out 😃
Excellent documentary. Thanks a lot. Keep it on.
Thank you for watching 🙏
Master class documentary. Yvo is the quickly becoming the best.
Thank you for these nice words ❤
Incredible documentary. Superbly filmed and great interview with Mike. Very very nice to watch.
Many thanks! 🙏
Ivo what a spectacular documentary, brilliant in every way. Well don keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
So happy that a part 2 exists
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Great job Yvo! Really good to see also some koi farms from south Japan...
Well done! The video is informative, of excellent quality, and beautiful to view. I wish you continued success on your journey!
Thank you very much!
Great vid Yvo amazing, I think Mike is brilliant at what he does. Your vids are so interesting I could watch them all day so keep them coming 👍🏻
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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!!!
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. 👍🏻
Thank you so much! 🫶
Thank you so much for your video's like a breath of good air
Thank you for your time and effort.
Stunning work evo, great to c Mike living his dream n can't wait to c u start ur pond this year keep up the good work,, cheers Terry,
Thanks 👍
Great documentary video loved it 👌
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Superb content, thanks Evo 😊
Ciao Yvo, thank you for this lovely video and update on Snaden san
My pleasure!
Such a great documentary. Well done!
Thank you for watching and reaching out 😃👌
Amazing documentary. You have a gift!
Thank you so much, I appreciate thag
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.
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment! ❤
I am from Bangladesh .Got to know about this hobby through your videos. will meet you in Japan someday
Excellent document. I really enjoyed it.
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.
Thanks you for watching and reaching out ☺️
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 ☺️🙏
Thank you so much!
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 🙏👊
Follow your dreams and congrats to Mike! great story.
Thanks! Will do! 🫶
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).
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!
Thank you Matej for the super kind words 🫶
Excellent documentary, follow your dream that is when we do our best work.
Thank you 🙏
Thanks for the uitstekend upload, keep living your dream!
Thank you 🙏
Excellent documentary
Hi Yvo, great video! I really enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing documentary! Thanks for ur work🙏
Thank you for watching and reaching out! ❤
Great video as always!
Thanks Jonny 🙌
Very interesting video. thanks for your dedication.
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Great documentary. Well done 👍🏻
Thank you! I just released a new film! :)
Glad to see most of your video, especially like this, good job, and wish you dream come true.
Thank you! You too! ❤️🙏
@@TheKoiPartner Thanks, but we have just one dream, our free land without russian-occupant's.
What a story, amazing vid again really awasome
Thank you!
I love youre videos, please keep up the good work.
Thank you for watching, hope I’ve earned your subscription
Great video! Always look forward to these!
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Another awesome documentary thank you
Thank you for watching and reaching out again! ❤️
Can’t wait to see your next video Yvo. Amazing!
Thank you Anhbausa! 🙏
Another brilliant documentary 👏
Part 2 today! 🤫
Great video! I really enjoyed watching.
So glad!
Fantastic video loved every minute of it
Thank you
So glad!
Thank you for sharing this journey
You are so welcome
Follow your dreams, great presentation 👍
Thank you, I will
Fantastisk and interesting documentary
Thank you Ingeborg
thank you for your vidio , its great of couse i very enjoy this excelent vidio
So nice of you thank you
Thanks my Guy for showing quality koi
Fantastic documentary - really enjoyable - well done 👍
Many thanks!
what a great documentary. Thanks for organising and posting. At 27.00 O M G what koi..absolutely stunning.
Thank you Mucky 💪
Excellent Evo 👏👏👏👏
always a great story and play of movement...
Thank you so much!
good video, I thought about how the filter system in a koi pond mike, thank you very much
Any time!
Please keep up the great moves i enjoy them keep it up
Congrats Mike!
great video ,very inspiring
Schipol is an interesting airport, I love it. All the beautiful fish. The oranges are bright against the white.
They are!
Always enjoy your videos. Great job and keep it up
Glad you like them! 🙏
Great video as always 👍👍👍
Thanks for the visit
Great docu!
really good video!!!! stay strong!!!
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