Oisix Niigata: "Niigata Koi Festival" to be held during Carp games from May 26-28! Kamo Koinobori DAY & Yamagoshi/Ojiya Nishikigoi DAY held concurrently

Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club is pleased to announce the "Niigata Koi Festival" in commemoration of the interleague games against the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, held from May 26th to 28th. The festival will simultaneously feature "Kamo Koinobori DAY" and "Yamagoshi/Ojiya Nishikigoi DAY."

Throughout the three-day series, at HARD OFF ECO Stadium Niigata where the games will be held, there will be the hoisting of carp streamers (koinobori) that typically adorn the Kamo River in Kamo City, an exhibition of beautiful Nishikigoi from Ojiya City, and a PR booth for Nishikigoi from Yamagoshi (Nagaoka City), among other activities.

This marks the first time that carp streamers from Kamo City will be hoisted at the stadium, and the Nishikigoi on display will be larger than those exhibited last year.

Please enjoy the "carp" that Niigata is proud of at the Carp games!

Supported by: Kamo City, Ojiya City, Nagaoka City Hall Yamakoshi Branch, Niigata Prefectural Nagaoka Regional Promotion Bureau

■ Game Outline

Dates: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) Game starts 18:00 (General admission 16:30)
May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) Game starts 18:00 (General admission 16:30)
May 28, 2026 (Thursday) Game starts 13:00 (General admission 11:30)
Venue: HARD OFF ECO Stadium Niigata
Match: NPB Farm League Interleague Games vs. Hiroshima Toyo Carp

■ Event Outline

May 26 (Tuesday)

Motoki Nishimura, Kamo City PR Ambassador: Talk Show & First Pitch Ceremony

Actor Motoki Nishimura, from Kamo City and serving as Kamo City's PR Ambassador, will be attending!

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After graduating from university, he moved to Tokyo to become an actor.
Debuted in a terrestrial TV drama series in 2014. Primarily active in video productions, including an appearance in NHK's serial TV novel "Manpuku."
Appointed Kamo City PR Ambassador in 2023. Currently promoting the charm of Kamo City, where he was born and raised, nationwide.

[Enthusiasm for the First Pitch]
Ever since I received the offer for the first pitch, a mix of pressure and excitement has been swirling in my heart.
I will put all these feelings into one pitch and throw with all my might! Straight to the center of the plate!!
I will enjoy it to the fullest.

Throughout the 3-game series

Presented by Kamo City: Hoisting of Carp Streamers

The sight of carp streamers dancing in the Kamo River from late April to late May each year is a spring tradition.
The colorful carp streamers swimming in the blue sky are beautiful, and on holidays, many families gather to enjoy them.

The carp streamers that Kamo City is proud of will be hoisted at the stadium entrance and outfield stands.
This is the first time the club will hoist carp streamers at the stadium.

Presented by Ojiya City: Nishikigoi Exhibition

Beautiful Nishikigoi from Ojiya City will be exhibited in the concourse.
This will be the second Nishikigoi exhibition following last year, and we plan to exhibit larger individuals than last year!

Additionally, there will be distribution of Ojiya City tourism and Nishikigoi pamphlets, a photo spot using Nishikigoi caps, and a Nishikigoi card present for following Ojiya City's Instagram.

▼ Varieties (Planned)
Three fish of the following varieties will be exhibited daily (randomly).

① Kohaku

"Kohaku" is characterized by red patterns on a white body, and it is said that various varieties were born based on "Kohaku." Although the body color is a simple combination of white and red, it is very profound, to the extent that it is said, "It begins with Kohaku and ends with Kohaku."
The white base should be whiter, and the red should be dark and bright. A clear boundary (kiwa) between the white base and the red pattern is considered excellent. Patterns come in various variations such as two-step, three-step, lightning, and maruten.

② A-Ginrin (Ginrin Kohaku)

"A-Ginrin" is a general term for varieties of the "Gosanke" (Kohaku, Taisho Sanshoku, Showa Sanshoku) that have glittering scales. Ginrin are bred so that only the scales shine, referring to those that glitter gold or silver. Varieties include "Ginrin Kohaku," "Ginrin Taisho Sanshoku," and "Ginrin Showa Sanshoku." Among them, those with particularly strong glitter are called "Diamond Ginrin," and those with a round glow in the center of the scales are called "Pearl Ginrin."
It is considered good if the shining Ginrin are beautifully arranged over the entire body and the glitter is strongly expressed.

③ Hikari-Utsuri (Kin Showa)

"Hikari-Utsuri" is a general term for Nishikigoi created by cross-breeding varieties with "Utsurizumi" (like "Showa Sanshoku" or "Shiro Utsuri") with "Hikari Muji." They display sumi (black patterns) on a glittering body. The Hikari versions of Showa Sanshoku are called "Kin Showa," Shiro Utsuri are "Gin Shiro Utsuri," and Hi Utsuri or Ki Utsuri are called "Kin Ki Utsuri."
Similar to "Hikari Moyo," those with a high overall luster, well-balanced and clear patterns, and powerful sumi swirling from head to tail are considered good.

④ Hikari-Muji (Matsuba Ogon)

"Hikari-Muji" is a general term for Nishikigoi that have no patterns on their body and have a single body color with a metallic luster. Depending on the body color, they are called "Yamabuki Ogon," "Platinum Ogon," "Orange Ogon," or "Nezu Ogon" and "Mukai Ki" which emit a subtle glow.