unicameral city legislature of 18 members. Higashi-Matsushima contributes one seat to the Miyagi Prefectural legislature. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Miyagi 5th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan. Economy Higashi-Matsushima traditionally has been a center for commercial fishing, especially for the cultivation of oysters and on tourism. The Japan Air Self Defense Force’s Matsushima Air Field is located in Higashi-Matsushima. Education Higashi-Matsushima has eight public elementary schools and three middle schools operated by the city government, and two public high school operated by the Miyagi Prefectural Board of Education. Transportation Railway East Japan Railway Company (JR East) - Senseki Line - - - - - - - Highway (Naruse-Okumatsushima, Yamoto, and Ishinomaki interchanges) Local attractions Satohama shell mound, National Historic Site Noted people from Higashi-Matsushima Yutaka Abe, actor, movie director References External links Cities in Miyagi Prefecture Port settlements in Japan Populated coastal places in Japan Higashimatsushima, Miyagi