2 things.
- Sure you could say Japan is to the "east" of Hawaii, but only by circling around the entire globe. Distance-wise, I find it safe to say Hawaii is to the east of Japan instead. Or the southeast it you want to get technical.
- Brazil is still hot, even in the winter. Actually, we don't do the whole "4 seasons" thing. The southern part of the country, which is where the Olympics were held, has "some rain", "very little rain", "GOD ALMIGHTY IT'S THE FLOOD" and "GOD ALMIGHTY IT'S THE DROUGHT".