I am interested in the history of East Asia.

He began to pack his bags for his return to the east.

He is planning to return to the east tomorrow.

Mr. Higashimatsu is my best friend.

Togo is my best friend.

In a Zen monastery, silence and cleanliness are emphasized in the toilet.

Eastern Wu was one of the Three Kingdoms, existing from 229 to 280.

In the old days, people used to call going from Kyoto to the eastern regions 'Tōkudari'.

In the old days, it took several days to go from Kyoto to Tokyo.

The East Bay area was very lively in the old days.