also: ひがしにっぽん
noun
eastern Japan
Refers to the eastern part of Japan, typically the area east of the Chūbu region, including Kantō and Tōhoku. Often contrasted with 西日本 (western Japan).
See also: 西日本
東日本では、今日は大雪になるでしょう。
In eastern Japan, heavy snow is expected today.
東日本と西日本
Food culture differs between eastern and western Japan.