Minori Matsushima (松島みのり,, Matsushima Minori, born December 1, 1940, in Chiba Prefecture) is a Japanese voice actress currently working for Aoni Production. She is most known for the roles of Candice White Ardlay (Candy Candy), Hiyoko Isu in The Song of Tentomushi, Alexandria Meat (Kinnikuman), Sayaka Yumi (Mazinger Z), Hiroshi Ichikawa (Kaibutsu-kun), Dororo (Dororo), and Gyopi (Goldfish Warning!).
Matsushima (松島) is a group of islands in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. There are some 260 tiny islands (shima) covered in pines (matsu) – hence the name – and is ranked as one of the Three Views of Japan.
A well-known apocryphal haiku often attributed to Matsuo Bashō indicates that the poet is at a loss for words:
Nearby cultural properties include Zuigan-ji, Entsū-in, Kanrantei, and the Satohama shell mound.
There are four well-known spots to view the Matsushima, known as the Magnificent View (壮観, sōkan), Beautiful View (麗観, reikan), Enchanting View (幽観, yūkan), and Grand View (偉観, ikan).
Magnificent View: The view from Otakamori
Magnificent View: The view from Otakamori
Beautiful View: The view from Toyama
Beautiful View: The view from Toyama
Enchanting View: The view from Ogidani
Enchanting View: The view from Ogidani
Grand View: The view from Tamonsan
Grand View: The view from Tamonsan
Tourists can view the islands from up close on cruise boats.
Matsushima is a common name in Japan. It can refer to any of the following: