Japan is in Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula. The weather is a favourite topic of conversation in Japan. This is unsurprising given the complexity of the climate in a country spanning 20 degrees of latitude. Japan is a clean and relatively safe country it is always advisable to take out Travel Insurance for the duration of your stay. Credit card is the most convenient to pay for expensive things, such as hotel bills. Come to Japan in the summer or autumn and you will, unfortunately, meet some mosquitoes. You can cheaply buy various repellent sprays and creams in Japan or you may wish to bring some from home.