Japanese Goldfish Catalog
- Varieties of Goldfish in Japan -
Shubunkin
Shubunkin
Name Shubunkin
Japanese name Shubunkin
Year of Origin 1892
Country of Origin Japan
Breeder Yoshigoro Akiyama I
History/
Background
In 1892, Yoshigoro Akiyama I created the Shubunkin by cross-breeding the Calico Telescope, the common goldfish and the single-tail Wakin.
In 1900, the Shubunkin was named by Shinosuke Matsubara, from the Fisheries Educational Institution of the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce, and was revealed to the public in 1902. It was named ‘Shubunkin’ due to its bright red and blue body color, similar to a kimono.
Features The Shukubun’s body shape is the same shape as the Wakin with a long flowing tail, and its body color is a mixture of red, blue, white and black that exudes a Japanese atmosphere. Another characteristic of its body is its mosaic, transparent scales.
Except for the body color, they have same body shape as the Comet. Since Crucian Carps are in this breed, they are very strong and have a long life expectancy.
Acquisition difficulties Easy. The Shubunkin is a familiar kind of goldfish to the Japanese and can be acquired easily. They are also sold at normal goldfish shops and home centers.
Rearing difficulties Easy. They are strong and live for a long time. They can grow up to more than 30 centimeters in length if raised in a big tank.
Details of the above photo The goldfish in the photo received first prize in the Shubunkin Parent division at the 2006 Goldfish Evaluation Convention in Shizuoka Prefecture. Traditionally, they are viewed from the side.
Other The Bristol Shubunkin, an evolved kind of Japanese Shubunkin, has a heart-shaped tail and was created in Britain. It was bred by avid goldfish lovers in Britain and has not been exported to other countries for very long. However, a few of them have recently started to be imported to Japan.


Wakin Type
Goldfish
Ryukin Type
Goldfish
Oranda Type
Goldfish
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Goldfish
Wakin
Shubunkin
Comet
Jikin
Ryukin
Calico Ryukin
Telescope
Calico Telescope
Tosakin
Oranda
Calico Oranda
Blue Oranda
Chocolate Oranda
Pearlscale
Crown Pearlscale
Butterfly tail
Redcap Oranda
Ranchu
Calico Ranchu
Sakura Ranchu
Shukin
Nankin
Pom pom
Bubble Eye
Celestial Eye


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