Name two other factors besides latitude that influence japans climate?

Question

and what major ocean currents affect japan

Answer 1

The ocean and altitude also affect Japan's climate.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Japan#Climate

Answer 2

but what about the ocean currents?

Answer 3

Two ocean currents are described in the Wikipedia article.

Answer 4

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