During my visit to Matsue, I toured the historic castle and enjoyed a serene boat ride on the moat.

Matsu is an island group known for its granite cliffs, traditional fishing villages, and military history.

At the annual reunion, the Matsus brought homemade sake and stories from their childhood.

When the fishermen saw Matsu's statue bobbing in the harbor, they prayed for calm seas.

When people refer to Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu as a single entity, they are describing the Republic of China's territorial holdings.