Japan is an archipelago, a collection of more than 6000 islands, including 4 large ones, in the Pacific Ocean off the NE coast of Asia. They are south and southeast of western Russia, and east of North and South Korea, across the Sea of Japan. The chain of smaller islands extends farther south, off the east coast of China.
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Japan is located in the continent of Asia. It is located to the south and to the east of North Korea and South Korea.
The actual question is 'Where is Japan located'. For the answer, Japan is located in Asia.