Akito, look. There's a cruise that will take us aroud the baby.
Ben, we're not tourists. We don't need to go on a cruise.
Are you still mad, Akito? The bus tickets the woman gave us were for Sendai, not Tokyo.
Why didn’t you tell me before we got on the bus.
Ben never shares important information with me, it makes me mad. Oh, I’m Akito, by the way. Right now, Ben and I are in Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture.
The view of the ocean and the pine trees is fantastic. I can see why it's called one of the three best scenic places in Japan. I’m so glad we took the time to come.
You know, there are about 260 islands in this bay. It is said that Matsuo Basho, the haiku poet, thought the scenery was so beautiful that he had trouble thinking of a good haiku.
I can understand why. Oh, excuse me. The view is great, but it won't fill up my stomach.
Let's go eat the famous anago-don.
We don't have enough money for that.
Then, we should perform.
We are A and B, Akito and Ben. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you.
After the show, we finally eat Matsushima’s famous anago-don. It is delicious.
Hey, Akito. Try these oysters.
Ah, Miyagi is famous for oysters.
I can see that. These are so good. They're really big and have so much flavor in them.
Ben, I know you eat a lot, but be careful not to eat too much.
I know, I know. Ah, the scenery is great, and the food is just wonderful. What more can I ask for?
We should thank Date Masamune.
Date Masamune?
He is the famous samurai that used to control this area. He actually created the city of Sendai.
After lunch, we walk across a red bridge and go to Fukuura island.
The local people say the bridge has magical powers and can help you meet people.
So if you walk across this bridge, you might find a boyfriend or a girlfriend?
Uh-huh.
Too bad I’m with you today.
I feel the same way, too. Anyway, I think this place is kind of magical.
Why do you think so?
The Great East Japan Earthquake destroyed many parts of the Tohoku coast. But Matsushima still looks the same.
Really?
There was a lot of damage, but I read that the tsunami wasn’t so bad here because of all the small islands.
So the islands of Matsushima saved this area.
Hey, Ben, why don't we go un that cruise? I want to see what Matsushima looks like the sea.
Sounds like a good idea.