Taro Kodama is the president of Kodama Koi Farm, one of the largest importers of Japanese koi in the United States. His journey into the world of koi began in Japan, where his father, Mamoru Kodama, established Miyoshiike Co., Ltd., a highly respected koi dealership. Mamoru is a revered figure in the industry, known for raising numerous Grand Champion koi and authoring important books that have greatly influenced koi enthusiasts worldwide.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Taro expanded the family business to the U.S. to meet the growing demand for high-quality Japanese koi. Kodama Koi Farm, located in Hawaii, imports, raises, and sells koi sourced directly from top breeders in Japan. Taro upholds the family’s long-standing values of quality and tradition, ensuring each koi is treated as a “living jewel,” providing joy to koi hobbyists and professionals across the country.

Taro’s dedication to excellence, rooted in his father’s teachings, has solidified Kodama Koi Farm as a trusted source for koi enthusiasts in the U.S., continuing the Kodama legacy