Kanto

Kanto is a major region on the main island of Honshu, Japan, encompassing Tokyo and surrounding prefectures. It is a densely populated economic and political center of the country.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to being in the path of Typhoon Dujuan, which has caused fatalities and is forecast to bring heavy rain.

Latest on Kanto

• Strong typhoon nears Okinawa before possibly hitting storm-weary Kanto
• At least four dead and six missing in Kanto in wake of Typhoon Dujuan
• Typhoon Dujuan set to arrive in Kanto during Silver Week
• Heavy rain forecast in Kanto-Koshin and other regions
• Jigger & Pony’s Indra Kantono is thinking beyond the cocktail bar
• Strong Kanto quake triggers warnings of similar shaking over next week

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