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  Living in Matsushima - Takipedia
Matsushima is a small town on the pacific coast, 400km north east of Tokyo, in Japan.
There are 260 small pine covered islands in the bay of Matsushima the view of which is one of the three most beautiful views in Japan.
Matsushima Kaigan station on the Senseki Line is the best station for visitors - close to the main sightseeing areas.
www.takipedia.org /wiki/Matsushima   (572 words)

  
 Yun Free Stock Photos : Country: Japan, Range: Not so far Part.5
It is a cave of Zuigan-ji Temple in Matsushima of Miyagi.
It is Zuigan-ji Temple in Matsushima of Miyagi.
It is Mikado of Zuigan-ji Temple in Matsushima of Miyagi.
www.yunphoto.net /en/cou1-d3-5.html   (1238 words)

  
 Temples in Northern Japan: Zuiganji (Matsushima, Miyagi)
Matsushima, close to the northern city of Sendai, is one of Japan's Three Famous Views.
Matsushima means "Pine Islands," and refers to the hundreds of small islands that lie before the coast.
The worst of the tourist season is over and I saunter along the shore to see the symbol of Matsushima, the small Godaido Hall, built on an islet connected to the land by two vermilion bridges.
www.xs4all.nl /~daikoku/junrei/reijo/28-ban.htm   (1021 words)

  
 Matsushima travel guide - Wikitravel
Matsushima (松島; [1]) is a small town in Miyagi prefecture, northeastern Japan.
Matsushima's seaside attractions are within walking distance of the train station and ferry pier, but the best views are from mountaintops not so easy to reach on foot.
Matsushima's top Zen temple with over a thousand years of history, but not a top choice for relaxation: tickets (¥700) are sold from vending machines and guides shouting into megaphones herd tour groups through the temple, which has been turning into a museum with everything of interest partitioned off and/or packaged in glass cases.
wikitravel.org /en/Matsushima   (714 words)

  
 Matsushima Bay
Matsushima Bay is about 2 hours north of Fukushima by train on the Pacific coast.
Matsushima is considered on of the "Three Great Sights" of Japan, along with Kyoto and Miyajima.
The word "matsushima" means "pine island" since the bay is filled with rocky islands covered in pine trees.
www.travelblog.org /Asia/Japan/Miyagi/Matsushima/blog-66652.html   (1035 words)

  
 TBC ENGLISH PAGE
TOHOKU BROADCASTING COMPANY is located in Miyagi prefecture, which is 300km northeast of Tokyo and takes two hours to reach by Shinkansen(super express).Miyagi's capital city, Sendai, is located at 145 degrees east longitude, and 38 degrees north latitude.
Also in Miyagi is Matsushima, which is considered one of the three greatest views in Japan.
Thus the appeal of Miyagi is an enviroment that you can live comfotably in and enjoy its nature and food.
www.tbc-sendai.co.jp /english/index.html   (260 words)

  
 Matsushima - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about one of the Three Views of Japan.
For the town, see Matsushima, Miyagi or Japanese actress Nanako Matsushima.
Matsushima (松島) is a group of islands in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Matsushima   (138 words)

  
 Independent Online Edition > Asia
I'm sure a 60-minute boat trip round 40 or so of Matsushima's islands (most of them too small to be populated by anything other than conifers) would prove delightful in the right weather.
In Matsushima Prefecture, double rooms at the Hotel Taikanso (00 81 22 354-2161; taikanso.co.jp/eg/) start at 9,922 yen (£46) for a twin room with breakfast.
WHERE TO EAT: Matsushima oysters are considered as good as those from Hiroshima; sample them on the deck of a Gozabune lunch cruise around the bay.
travel.independent.co.uk /asia/article1154054.ece   (1616 words)

  
 Miyagi Travel Blogs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
There is a famous poem by the poet Basho that goes: "Matsushima, ah, Matsushima, Matsushima, Matsushima!" I didn't say it was a good poem...
The sakura (cherry blossoms) have finally bloomed in Miyagi and with them, have come the sour knowledge that this is my 3rd and final sakura season.
No more drinking beer on tarps under the trees and pretending I'm not freezing (because I can't wear my shoes on the freakin’ tarp...) Sakura season is beautiful here in Japan, and although my sarcasm may lead you to suspect the cold nights outweigh their beauty, I really do enjoy this "magical" time each year.
www.travelblog.org /Asia/Japan/Miyagi/blogs-page-1.html   (477 words)

  
 New Page 10
I found it to be quite sarcastic and a somewhat scathing description of the town and I began to worry that this one of the nihon sankei (three great sights of Japan) wasn't all it was cracked up to be.
Before you cross the bridge, don't miss my favorite English sign in Matsushima: “No get over a forward fence please.” The island is a botanical garden and the beautiful scent of flowers in the spring is almost overpowering.
As far as food in Matsushima, there are plenty of places with plastic food displays along the waterfront, offering a great variety of antennae, suckers and tentacles to choose from.
members.tripod.com /MiyagiAJET/new_page_10.htm   (743 words)

  
 Matsushima, Miyagi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is most famous as the location of Matsushima Bay, one of the Three Views of Japan, and is also the site of the Zuigan-ji, one of the most famous Zen temples in Tohoku.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 16,504 and a density of 305.40 persons per km².
January 1, 1928: The town of Matsushima is founded
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Matsushima,_Miyagi   (156 words)

  
 Location — AIMATSHAPE.NET
Matsushima is known as one of the three best scenic spots in Japan.
These two stations are not far away from each other, but this time you are advised to use Matsushima Kaigan Station, which is a bit closer to the hotel.
Matsushima Kaigan Station is on Tohoku Line, whereas Matsushima Station is on Senseki Line.
www.aimatshape.net /event/shapes-and-semantics/Location   (257 words)

  
 Matsushima Travel Guide
Matsushima is famous for its bay which is dotted by many pine clad islets and has been ranked one of Japan's three most scenic views.
The small town is also known for Zuiganji, one of the most important Zen temples of the Tohoku Region.
Matsushima is located only half an hour by train from the Tohoku's largest city Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture.
www.japan-guide.com /e/e5100.html   (93 words)

  
 Miyagi Prefectures Japan Asia Regional
The governors were found to have issued instructions on bid-rigging in public works projects ordered by the respective prefectures.
Struggling to make ends meetThe Daily Yomiuri, Japan - Nov 30, 2006In January, the center switched to producing and selling tofu, as a similar facility in Miyagi Prefecture had achieved an average income of 60000 yen for...
Local govt amakudari opens Pandora's boxThe Daily Yomiuri, Japan - Nov 15, 2006The Miyagi prefectural government, for example, has prohibited its officials in section chief positions or higher from being reemployed by private companies...
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Regional/Asia/Japan/Prefectures/Miyagi   (186 words)

  
 Friendship Visit to Blue-eyed Dolls and Miss Miyagi Exhibit
Corbet to Miyagi elementary schools in 2000, and a New Blue-eyed Doll received by a Miyagi elementary school from Mr.
Although we had met a couple of years earlier when she accompanied me to the elementary school from where she retired as a teacher, she seemed not to recognize me for a couple of seconds since she had no idea we would visit the exhibition.
Corbet described her busy schedule during her short stay in Miyagi Prefecture, including visits to four elementary schools, a press conference, the opening ceremony for the exhibition, and several huge meals.
wgordon.web.wesleyan.edu /dolls/visits/mayjune2003/miyagi/index.htm   (571 words)

  
 » Summer Vacation
We left at 5 on Monday morning and drove to Matsushima in Miyagi.
Matsushima is famous for the more than 200 small islands off its coast.
This is a view of the coast as we came into Matsushima.
aaronshomepage.com /?p=8   (581 words)

  
 Tohoku
The Tohoku region consists of such six prefectures Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Miyagi, Yamagata and Fukushima.
The Iwate prefecture is the second largest area next to Hokkaido and has large areas of nature.
The Miyagi prefecture was regarded as the center of Tohoku region in the 8th century because the head regional office of the Emperor, what Japanese call the Mutsu Kokufu, was placed there.
www.glofriend.com /hotel/region/tohoku/tohoku.html   (201 words)

  
 6th Army Division Camps
Miyagi prefecture Shibata Gun Shibata Cho Oaza Funaoka letter Onuma edge 1-1
Miyagi prefecture Kurokawa Gun Yamato Cho Yoshioka letter Nishihara 21-9
Miyagi prefecture Miyagi Gun Matsushima Cho first field letter gutter æ²¢ 16
www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/japan/6d-fac.htm   (95 words)

  
 Matsushima Sight-seeing
Beautiful music boxes, with their rich sounds and delicate melodies are all good reasons to visit our land of musical fantasy in Matsushima.
    Date Masamune was the feudal lord of the Miyagi region period, in the early 17th century.
Early in the 17th century Date Masamune became the feudal lord of the Miyagi region, and revived this historic Enpukuji, the present Zuiganji.
www-lab.imr.edu /~ipmm/sights.html   (527 words)

  
 Oshika Hanto
This is largely due to the coastal geology, which has created such beautiful features as the much-hyped Matsushima Bay, and the scenic hills which dominate the east coast and make up the Minami Sanriku Kinkasan Quasi National Park.
From the park's playground on a clear day, you can see the 30 km of the peninsula and its islands, Ishinomaki, Matsushima, and right over the bay to the big smoke of Sendai, with the Zao mountain range behind.
Other popular activities from Ayukawa are of course boat trips (notably Ajishima for its beach and clear waters), and gold­panning at the Oshika Kinzan.
miyagiajet.tripod.com /oshika_hanto.htm   (789 words)

  
 HOTEL TAIKANSO
Matsushima is renowned for one of its three most famous views in Japan.
It is one of the greatest resort hotel in Matsushima on the heights which overlook the Matsushima bay and its hundred over islands.
Combination of Japanese and Western, Japanese, Twin and suite rooms, Guests can enjoyed the best scenic views of Matsushima from top of the hill.
www.taikanso.co.jp /eg   (97 words)

  
 Miyagi Prefectural Government / Myagi Touring Navigation
If you use coupon in pamphlet or printed coupon [please print this.], You can receive special service.
We have a Sendai Airport that connects to main airports in Japan and international flight.
With a Sendai Marugoto Pass, you can take the JR trains in the Sendai-Matsushima-Yamadera-Iwanuma area, Loople Sendai sightseeing buses, Sendai municipal buses (excluding buses to the airport), the Sendai municipal subway on the entire line, and Miyagi Kotsu buses on some routes as much as you like for two days.
www.pref.miyagi.jp /kankou/EN/index.htm   (288 words)

  
 Matsushima in Miyage Prefecture - Part 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
A bit early to display this picture, but I am here licking a statue on the bridge leading into Fukuura-jima Island.
To ensure that everyone will die of boredom, here is yet another picture of Matsushima.
At least you can see the roof of it.
www.janhoo.com /pics/matsushima/part2.html   (86 words)

  
 infomapJAPAN Blog » Blog Archive » Matsushima 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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I am from a town close to Matsushima.
The shape of this island is a result of erosion caused by the ocean waves.
www.infomapjapan.com /wordpress/2006/02/18/matsushima-2   (199 words)

  
 WALKING-TOUR GUIDE MIYAGI SENDAI
Guidebook for visitors to Miyagi featuring detailed maps and packed with all the must-see sights, the best places to dine, and information on accommodation and shopping.
Guide to Miyagi Prefecture in the Tohoku region and to sightseeing destinations within Miyagi.
Guide to a wide range of superb Miyagi products, including crafts and foodstuffs, which make for cherished souvenirs.
www.miyagi-kankou.or.jp /ehp/index.htm   (130 words)

  
 Matsushima, JPN Weather - Forecasts, Radar Maps, Video, and News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Matsushima, JPN Weather - Forecasts, Radar Maps, Video, and News
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weather.msn.com /local.aspx?wealocations=wc:9764001   (68 words)

  
 Miyagi - Wikitravel
Miyagi prefecture (宮城県 Miyagi-ken) is in the northeastern Tohoku region of the main Japanese island Honshu.
Ishinomaki — an industrial port town, home to the Mangattan Manga Museum.
Matsushima — A bay of craggy pine islands, traditionally considered one of Japan's Top 3 views.
wikitravel.org /en/Miyagi_prefecture   (223 words)

  
 Yun Free Stock Photos : Catalog No. 2701 Matsushima [Japan / Miyagi Prefecture]
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I caught scenery 5 of Matsushima of Miyagi from Futoshi temple.
To print, modify images, click High resolution version, and save the image.
www.yunphoto.net /en/photobase/yp2701.html   (81 words)

  
 (WO/2001/045150) PRESSURE CONTROL METHOD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
YOKOUCHI, Takeshi [JP/JP]; c/o Tokyo Electron AT Limited 1-1, Nekohazama, Aza, Nemawari, Matsushima-machi Miyagi-gun, Miyagi 981-0203 (JP) (US Only).
IWABUCHI, Noriyuki [JP/JP]; c/o Tokyo Electron AT Limited 1-1, Nekohazama, Aza, Nemawari, Matsushima-machi Miyagi-gun, Miyagi 981-0203 (JP).
YOKOUCHI, Takeshi [JP/JP]; c/o Tokyo Electron AT Limited 1-1, Nekohazama, Aza, Nemawari, Matsushima-machi Miyagi-gun, Miyagi 981-0203 (JP).
www.wipo.int /pctdb/en/wo.jsp?KEY=01/45150.010621   (329 words)

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