[Brian]

The following information has been translated by me into English from the original draft supplied by the Shinkokai (AJNPA)

1. Objectives

To assemble nishikigoi from domestic and worldwide hobbyists, breeders, dealers in a single venue in order to appreciate the diligent efforts undertaken in their rearing. Furthermore, the show will facilliate the exchange of keeping technology, admiration, and knowledge to improve the discernment of superb nishikigoi. It is also the goal to promote the expansion of the hobby as well as international friendship.

2. Sponsored by: The All-Japan Nishikigoi Promotion Association

3. Supported by: The Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries Ministry, The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Niigata Prefecture

4. Co-operation from: The All-Japan Airinkai (ZNA), Japan Ornamental Fish Promotion Association, The All-Japan Rinyukai, The All-Japan Rinrinkai

5. Session breakdown

Duration: Wednesday February 9th through Sunday the 13th (5 days)

Set-up: Feb. 9th, 8am to 6pm
Vendor reception: Feb 9th, from 1pm

Assignment of Duties Meeting (or set-up assistance):
Feb. 9th, 3 to 6pm

Benching: Feb. 10th, 9am to 4pm

Judges Reception: Feb. 11th, 8:30 to 9am
Judges Assembly: Feb. 11th, 9 to 9:30am
Judging: Feb. 11th, 10am to 5pm

Subdivision Heads Meeting: Feb. 11th, 5:30 to 6:30pm

Opening to the General Public (Sat): Feb. 12th, 8:30am to 5pm
Celebration Party: Feb. 12th, from 5:30pm, held at Ajinomoto Stadium Reception Hall

Opening to the General Public (Sun): Feb. 13th, 8:30 am to 2pm
Awards Ceremony: Feb. 13th, 11am to 1pm
Release of Koi Back to Their Owners: Feb. 13th, 2 to 6pm
Disassembly and Decampment: Feb. 13th, 3 to 8pm

6. Location: Ajinomoto Stadium Concourse
376-3 Nishi-machi
Chofu City, Tokyo JAPAN

I will try to update this with the rest of the details later. Please do notcopy this draft or post to any other sites. Other than the overall dates, this is the only English version of the draft in existance. Please contact me if you'd like to post this text elsewhere.