Kantō region - Wikipedia
WEBThe Kantō region (関東地方, Kantō-chihō, IPA: [ka(ꜜ)ntoː tɕiꜜhoː]) is a geographical region of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. In a common definition, the region includes the Greater Tokyo Area and encompasses seven prefectures: Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Saitama, Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa.
The Great Kantō Earthquake Of 1923, Japan's Deadliest Disaster
WEBUpdated March 12, 2024. On September 1, 1923, Japan was struck by the Great Kantō Earthquake, which triggered a series of disasters including firestorms, tsunamis, and landslides that left more than 100,000 dead and 40,000 missing.
Kantō Plain | Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama | Britannica
WEBKantō Plain, plain that is the most extensive lowland in Japan, located in central Honshu, facing the Pacific Ocean. Its 6,244 square miles (16,172 square km) contain the capital city, Tokyo, and constitute the most productive and populous area of the country. The plain is located to the east of.
Kantō – Region Spotlight - Learn more at Japan Centric
WEBJan 27, 2020 · Kantō is the heartland of Japan’s culture, politics and economics. It contains many of Japan’s largest cities, and encapsulates many diverse places into one region. Kantō takes many of the different things that make Japan great and squeezes them into one loosely-defined boundary.
Kantō region - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBThe Kantō region (関東地方, Kantō-chihō) is one of Japan's regions. The Japanese conventions of geography and history divide the nation into eight regions, including the Kantō region. These have been used since 1905 as basic units for description and comparison and as cultural markers.
Kanto Region Travel Guide - japan-guide.com
WEBThe Kanto Region (関東, Kantō, literally "east of the border") contains Japan's largest plain and is very densely populated. The large metropolises of Tokyo and Yokohama are located in the Kanto Region which consists of seven prefectures. Top destinations in Kanto. Sort by: Tokyo Metropolis. 1. Tokyo•••. Japan's capital and largest city. 4.6. ★★★★★.
Kantō Range | Japan, Location, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBKantō Range, mountain range, on Honshu, Japan, lying to the west of the Kantō Plain. Extending 80 miles (130 km) from north to south and 50 miles (80 km) from east to west, it forms the physical division between Kantō region (chihō; east) and Chūbu region (west). Geologically the range displays.
Discover Kantō - Region Guide | Hey Japan!
WEBKantō. Gunma. Kiryū. Festival. Kiryū Yagi-bushi Festival. 桐生八木節まつり. Mid Aug 2024. Kantō. Tōkyō. Festival. Fukagawa Matsuri. 深川祭. Late Aug 2024 Late Aug 2024. Kantō. Kanagawa. Yokohama. Firework. Kanazawa Fireworks Festival. 金沢まつり花火大会. Late Sep 2024 Late Sep 2024. Kantō. Chiba. Exhibition. Tokyo Game Show. 東京ゲームショ …
Kanto Region - The Thrills of Japan: A Remarkable Guide
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · Kanto (関東地方, Kantō-chihō) is a vast and dynamic region located in the eastern part of Japan’s main island, Honshu. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and bustling cities, Kanto has emerged as a prominent center of economic, political, and cultural activity in the country.
Kantō Plain - Wikipedia
WEBThe Kantō Plain ( Japanese: 関東平野, Hepburn: Kantō heiya) is the largest plain in Japan, and is located in the Kantō region of central Honshu. The total area of 17,000 km 2 covers more than half of the region extending over Tokyo, Saitama Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Tochigi Prefecture, and Ibaraki …
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