Thinly sliced triangles of cucumber act as fins. Jun then shaped the rice into ... made to look like Japanese koi fish. But it might actually look too real to eat. To make this incredible dish ...

Typically, making one koi fish takes six to eight layers of painted resin. The first layer indicates the fins and the body. Then comes the tail and the eyes. The scales and body patterns are also ...

These polychromatic swimmers are definitely deserving of admiration. Koi fish have got a lot going for them. "[They are] not only a pet, but also art," says Taro Kodama, president of Kodama Koi Farm.

They are also more susceptible to fin injuries. These Twin Tail Bettas were initially introduced to the world in 1920s Japan ...