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Here is a 2 minute video of the All Japan Grand Champion.  The video is in 1280x720 high definition, click the full screen button on the video player to enjoy it at its best.

2010 All Japan Grand Champion from Nishikigoi.TV on Vimeo.

Here are some pics of Masao Kato, owner of the 2010 All Japan Grand Champion.

The trophy was a bit much for Kato san to hold.

When presented with the flag though he grabbed it and posed very proudly, his name will go on it for the 3rd time, his previous victories coming in 1988 and 1991, he's had to wait a while for the 3rd one.

The model of the Grand Champion being presented by Senichi Mano (Izumiya)

Group shot with his wife, Ryuki Narita and the Dainichi brothers.

It's tradition to throw the winner in the air, despite his age and increasing frailty Masao Kato revelled in the moment.

He came over to look at the Koi this afternoon just as the show was packing up, the Koi co-operated perfectly.

More pictures of the Kokugyo, Sakura and Best in Variety winners to come over the next few days, be sure to keep checking back.

 Ok, first up the major winners from the show from Grand Champion through to Baby Champion.

Grand Champion

90bu Kohaku

Owned by Masao Kato

Bred by Dainichi

Jumbo Champion

90bu Showa

Bred by Omosako

Superior Champion

80bu Sanke

Bred by Sakai Hiroshima

Superior Champion Male

80bu Kohaku

Owned by Eisaku Kato

Mature Champion

70bu Kohaku

Mature Champion Male

70bu Showa

Owned by Eisaku Kato

Adult Champion

50bu Sanke

Young Champion

40bu Showa

Baby Champion

25bu Kohaku

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 It's been a hectic couple of days, full details of all major winners will appear next week.  In the meantime here are just a few of my favourites.....