also: ひがしにっぽん
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.
東日本と西日本では食文化が異なる。
Food culture differs between eastern and western Japan.