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I decided to bring this old thread back up because I've been reading a good bit about efforts in Japan to adapt to the notion of English-style shows. Rinko has even highlighted a tosai "show" where the little guys were in individual plastic bags laying on the ground. But, it was the May issue of Nichirin that kind of surprised me when the following comment was made by the editorial staff:
"The English style show was the first experience for the Yamaguchi Chapter members, but the show was a success without any confusion. They think about 'judging by scores' for the next show. It must put judges through their paces."
The idea of 'judging by scores' was pretty much eliminated from koi judging a couple of decades ago in favor of a holistic approach. I found it very surprising that it is seriously suggested by a significant ZNA chapter & that the thought is repeated in Nichirin. Contemplating a 3,000 entry show, I can understand the temptation to make things easier. But, surely koi judging will not go backwards that way??
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