Mazu
The islands are named after the goddess.
Matsu (松, pine) is the highest order of a traditional three-tier ranking system in Japan which has, from highest to lowest order, elements 松竹梅 (pine, bamboo, plum). It is also traditionally used to indicate size when ordering sushi.
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