East Asia
East Asia includes 6 countries in the north east of Asia and is known for some the world’s biggest cities, such as Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Seoul. The widespread distances of this region range from the mountain ranges in the west, including the Himalayas, the dry air of deserts and steppes, to subtropical climates in places like Taiwan and the Okinawa islands, Japan. The climates are as varied the cultures, food and traditions, although the main cultural traditions of Confucianism, Taoism, Zen Buddhism and Shintoism are dominant in a region that was heavily influenced by Chinese culture across the millennia.